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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,795.79, 347,498.51 and 144,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,795.79, 347,498.51 and 144,375.82 is: 199,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,795.79 : 347,498.51 = 144,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,795.79/347,498.51 = 144,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,795.79x = 347,498.51 × 144,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,795.79x = 50,170,380,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170,380,739.40/251,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,250.28

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