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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,627.05, 347,254.89 and 144,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,627.05, 347,254.89 and 144,217.81 is: 199,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,627.05 : 347,254.89 = 144,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,627.05/347,254.89 = 144,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,627.05x = 347,254.89 × 144,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,627.05x = 50,080,339,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080,339,387.05/251,627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,026.06

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