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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,591.04, 347,245.26 and 144,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,591.04, 347,245.26 and 144,233.16 is: 199,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,591.04 : 347,245.26 = 144,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,591.04/347,245.26 = 144,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,591.04x = 347,245.26 × 144,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,591.04x = 50,084,281,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084,281,144.82/251,591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,070.21

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