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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,674.16, 347,318.48 and 144,264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,674.16, 347,318.48 and 144,264.51 is: 199,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,674.16 : 347,318.48 = 144,264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,674.16/347,318.48 = 144,264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,674.16x = 347,318.48 × 144,264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,674.16x = 50,105,730,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,105,730,691.81/251,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,089.69

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