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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,567.79, 347,163.57 and 144,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,567.79, 347,163.57 and 144,200.10 is: 198,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,567.79 : 347,163.57 = 144,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,567.79/347,163.57 = 144,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,567.79x = 347,163.57 × 144,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,567.79x = 50,061,021,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061,021,510.36/251,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,996.15

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