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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,627.01, 347,254.80 and 144,217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,627.01, 347,254.80 and 144,217.77 is: 199,025.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,627.01 : 347,254.80 = 144,217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,627.01/347,254.80 = 144,217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,627.01x = 347,254.80 × 144,217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,627.01x = 50,080,311,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080,311,034.77/251,627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,025.98

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