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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,579.22, 347,173.62 and 144,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,579.22, 347,173.62 and 144,212.52 is: 199,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,579.22 : 347,173.62 = 144,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,579.22/347,173.62 = 144,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,579.22x = 347,173.62 × 144,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,579.22x = 50,066,782,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,066,782,617.72/251,579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,010.01

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