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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,612.64, 347,233.75 and 144,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,612.64, 347,233.75 and 144,203.26 is: 199,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,612.64 : 347,233.75 = 144,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,612.64/347,233.75 = 144,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,612.64x = 347,233.75 × 144,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,612.64x = 50,072,239,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,239,333.88/251,612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,005.26

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