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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,677.92, 347,323.74 and 144,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,677.92, 347,323.74 and 144,268.26 is: 199,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,677.92 : 347,323.74 = 144,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,677.92/347,323.74 = 144,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,677.92x = 347,323.74 × 144,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,677.92x = 50,107,791,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,107,791,626.49/251,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,094.91

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