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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,674.36, 347,325.59 and 144,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,674.36, 347,325.59 and 144,251.35 is: 199,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,674.36 : 347,325.59 = 144,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,674.36/347,325.59 = 144,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,674.36x = 347,325.59 × 144,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,674.36x = 50,102,184,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102,184,739.36/251,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,075.45

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