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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,792.92, 347,520.84 and 144,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,792.92, 347,520.84 and 144,363.70 is: 199,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,792.92 : 347,520.84 = 144,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,792.92/347,520.84 = 144,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,792.92x = 347,520.84 × 144,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,792.92x = 50,169,394,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,169,394,289.51/251,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,248.63

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