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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,756.91, 347,414.25 and 144,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,756.91, 347,414.25 and 144,252.18 is: 199,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,756.91 : 347,414.25 = 144,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,756.91/347,414.25 = 144,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,756.91x = 347,414.25 × 144,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,756.91x = 50,115,262,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115,262,925.57/251,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,062.11

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