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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,464.93, 346,995.35 and 144,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,464.93, 346,995.35 and 144,039.49 is: 198,759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,464.93 : 346,995.35 = 144,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,464.93/346,995.35 = 144,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,464.93x = 346,995.35 × 144,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,464.93x = 49,981,031,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981,031,871.49/251,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,759.46

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