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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,544.69, 347,180.94 and 144,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,544.69, 347,180.94 and 144,186.60 is: 199,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,544.69 : 347,180.94 = 144,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,544.69/347,180.94 = 144,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,544.69x = 347,180.94 × 144,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,544.69x = 50,058,839,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,058,839,323.40/251,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,005.75

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