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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,751.74, 347,376.75 and 144,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,751.74, 347,376.75 and 144,302 is: 199,113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,751.74 : 347,376.75 = 144,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,751.74/347,376.75 = 144,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,751.74x = 347,376.75 × 144,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,751.74x = 50,127,159,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127,159,778.50/251,751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,113.46

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