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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,680.41, 347,327.19 and 144,270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,680.41, 347,327.19 and 144,270.77 is: 199,098.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,680.41 : 347,327.19 = 144,270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,680.41/347,327.19 = 144,270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,680.41x = 347,327.19 × 144,270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,680.41x = 50,109,159,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,109,159,406.60/251,680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,098.37

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