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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,466.66, 347,013.42 and 142,578.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,466.66, 347,013.42 and 142,578.32 is: 196,752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,466.66 : 347,013.42 = 142,578.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,466.66/347,013.42 = 142,578.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,466.66x = 347,013.42 × 142,578.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,466.66x = 49,476,590,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,590,441.05/251,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,752.09

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