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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,765.70, 347,466.33 and 141,402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,765.70, 347,466.33 and 141,402.51 is: 195,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,765.70 : 347,466.33 = 141,402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,765.70/347,466.33 = 141,402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,765.70x = 347,466.33 × 141,402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,765.70x = 49,132,611,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132,611,202.49/251,765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,152.12

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