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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,650.98, 347,279.53 and 144,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,650.98, 347,279.53 and 144,227.36 is: 199,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,650.98 : 347,279.53 = 144,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,650.98/347,279.53 = 144,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,650.98x = 347,279.53 × 144,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,650.98x = 50,087,209,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,087,209,793.94/251,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,034.43

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