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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,786.16, 347,454.72 and 144,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,786.16, 347,454.72 and 144,281.52 is: 199,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,786.16 : 347,454.72 = 144,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,786.16/347,454.72 = 144,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,786.16x = 347,454.72 × 144,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,786.16x = 50,131,295,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,131,295,132.77/251,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,102.66

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