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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,628.36, 347,256.68 and 144,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,628.36, 347,256.68 and 144,219.12 is: 199,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,628.36 : 347,256.68 = 144,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,628.36/347,256.68 = 144,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,628.36x = 347,256.68 × 144,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,628.36x = 50,081,052,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,081,052,803.72/251,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,027.86

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