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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,537.18, 347,170.59 and 144,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,537.18, 347,170.59 and 144,179.10 is: 198,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,537.18 : 347,170.59 = 144,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,537.18/347,170.59 = 144,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,537.18x = 347,170.59 × 144,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,537.18x = 50,054,743,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,054,743,212.67/251,537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,995.41

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