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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,667.96, 347,316.73 and 144,244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,667.96, 347,316.73 and 144,244.93 is: 199,066.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,667.96 : 347,316.73 = 144,244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,667.96/347,316.73 = 144,244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,667.96x = 347,316.73 × 144,244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,667.96x = 50,098,677,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098,677,406.68/251,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,066.57

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