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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,540.18, 347,174.73 and 144,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,540.18, 347,174.73 and 144,182.10 is: 198,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,540.18 : 347,174.73 = 144,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,540.18/347,174.73 = 144,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,540.18x = 347,174.73 × 144,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,540.18x = 50,056,381,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056,381,638.33/251,540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,999.55

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