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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,625.86, 347,253.25 and 144,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,625.86, 347,253.25 and 144,216.62 is: 199,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,625.86 : 347,253.25 = 144,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,625.86/347,253.25 = 144,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,625.86x = 347,253.25 × 144,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,625.86x = 50,079,690,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,690,506.61/251,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,024.42

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