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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,469.28, 347,036.71 and 144,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,469.28, 347,036.71 and 144,060.07 is: 198,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,469.28 : 347,036.71 = 144,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,469.28/347,036.71 = 144,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,469.28x = 347,036.71 × 144,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,469.28x = 49,994,132,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994,132,301.37/251,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,808.11

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