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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,794.92, 347,523.60 and 144,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,794.92, 347,523.60 and 144,365.70 is: 199,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,794.92 : 347,523.60 = 144,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,794.92/347,523.60 = 144,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,794.92x = 347,523.60 × 144,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,794.92x = 50,170,487,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170,487,780.52/251,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,251.39

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