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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,513.87, 347,138.45 and 144,155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,513.87, 347,138.45 and 144,155.85 is: 198,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,513.87 : 347,138.45 = 144,155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,513.87/347,138.45 = 144,155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,513.87x = 347,138.45 × 144,155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,513.87x = 50,042,037,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042,037,606.65/251,513.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,963.34

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