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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,868.72, 347,565.24 and 144,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,868.72, 347,565.24 and 144,443.28 is: 199,323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,868.72 : 347,565.24 = 144,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,868.72/347,565.24 = 144,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,868.72x = 347,565.24 × 144,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,868.72x = 50,203,463,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203,463,279.59/251,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,323.93

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