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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,675.91, 347,320.98 and 144,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,675.91, 347,320.98 and 144,266.27 is: 199,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,675.91 : 347,320.98 = 144,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,675.91/347,320.98 = 144,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,675.91x = 347,320.98 × 144,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,675.91x = 50,106,700,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106,700,540.74/251,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,092.16

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