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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,625.80, 347,253.16 and 144,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,625.80, 347,253.16 and 144,216.56 is: 199,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,625.80 : 347,253.16 = 144,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,625.80/347,253.16 = 144,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,625.80x = 347,253.16 × 144,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,625.80x = 50,079,656,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,656,184.33/251,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,024.33

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