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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,520.11, 347,147.06 and 144,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,520.11, 347,147.06 and 144,162.10 is: 198,971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,520.11 : 347,147.06 = 144,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,520.11/347,147.06 = 144,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,520.11x = 347,147.06 × 144,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,520.11x = 50,045,449,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,045,449,178.43/251,520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,971.96

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