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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,645.42, 347,280.26 and 144,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,645.42, 347,280.26 and 144,236.18 is: 199,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,645.42 : 347,280.26 = 144,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,645.42/347,280.26 = 144,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,645.42x = 347,280.26 × 144,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,645.42x = 50,090,375,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090,375,634.22/251,645.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,051.41

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