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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,626.11, 347,253.59 and 144,216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,626.11, 347,253.59 and 144,216.87 is: 199,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,626.11 : 347,253.59 = 144,216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,626.11/347,253.59 = 144,216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,626.11x = 347,253.59 × 144,216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,626.11x = 50,079,825,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,825,846.06/251,626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,024.76

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