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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,667.46, 347,316.04 and 144,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,667.46, 347,316.04 and 144,244.43 is: 199,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,667.46 : 347,316.04 = 144,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,667.46/347,316.04 = 144,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,667.46x = 347,316.04 × 144,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,667.46x = 50,098,404,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098,404,219.66/251,667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,065.88

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