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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,625.73, 347,253.03 and 144,216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,625.73, 347,253.03 and 144,216.49 is: 199,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,625.73 : 347,253.03 = 144,216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,625.73/347,253.03 = 144,216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,625.73x = 347,253.03 × 144,216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,625.73x = 50,079,613,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,613,128.46/251,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,024.21

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