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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,740.80, 347,448.93 and 144,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,740.80, 347,448.93 and 144,311.70 is: 199,176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,740.80 : 347,448.93 = 144,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,740.80/347,448.93 = 144,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,740.80x = 347,448.93 × 144,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,740.80x = 50,140,945,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140,945,751.48/251,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,176.87

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