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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,665.65, 347,313.57 and 144,242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,665.65, 347,313.57 and 144,242.59 is: 199,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,665.65 : 347,313.57 = 144,242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,665.65/347,313.57 = 144,242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,665.65x = 347,313.57 × 144,242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,665.65x = 50,097,408,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097,408,157.73/251,665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,063.35

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