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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,614.89, 347,236.86 and 144,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,614.89, 347,236.86 and 144,205.52 is: 199,008.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,614.89 : 347,236.86 = 144,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,614.89/347,236.86 = 144,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,614.89x = 347,236.86 × 144,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,614.89x = 50,073,470,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073,470,223.28/251,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,008.37

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