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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,555.22, 347,171.67 and 144,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,555.22, 347,171.67 and 144,139.50 is: 198,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,555.22 : 347,171.67 = 144,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,555.22/347,171.67 = 144,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,555.22x = 347,171.67 × 144,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,555.22x = 50,041,150,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041,150,927.97/251,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,927.10

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