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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,694.42, 347,287.95 and 144,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,694.42, 347,287.95 and 144,298.14 is: 199,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,694.42 : 347,287.95 = 144,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,694.42/347,287.95 = 144,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,694.42x = 347,287.95 × 144,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,694.42x = 50,113,005,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,005,229.41/251,694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,102.57

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