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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,758.41, 347,416.32 and 144,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,758.41, 347,416.32 and 144,253.68 is: 199,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,758.41 : 347,416.32 = 144,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,758.41/347,416.32 = 144,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,758.41x = 347,416.32 × 144,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,758.41x = 50,116,082,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116,082,652.06/251,758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,064.18

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