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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,666.15, 347,314.26 and 144,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,666.15, 347,314.26 and 144,243.09 is: 199,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,666.15 : 347,314.26 = 144,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,666.15/347,314.26 = 144,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,666.15x = 347,314.26 × 144,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,666.15x = 50,097,682,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097,682,063.46/251,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,064.05

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