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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,485.18, 346,964.54 and 142,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,485.18, 346,964.54 and 142,577.84 is: 196,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,485.18 : 346,964.54 = 142,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,485.18/346,964.54 = 142,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,485.18x = 346,964.54 × 142,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,485.18x = 49,469,454,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469,454,669.79/251,485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,709.22

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