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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,526.52, 347,129.58 and 144,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,526.52, 347,129.58 and 144,131.32 is: 198,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,526.52 : 347,129.58 = 144,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,526.52/347,129.58 = 144,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,526.52x = 347,129.58 × 144,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,526.52x = 50,032,244,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032,244,576.45/251,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,914.39

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