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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,707.14, 347,277.63 and 142,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,707.14, 347,277.63 and 142,793.52 is: 197,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,707.14 : 347,277.63 = 142,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,707.14/347,277.63 = 142,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,707.14x = 347,277.63 × 142,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,707.14x = 49,588,995,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588,995,204.96/251,707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,010.68

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