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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,877.80, 347,503.44 and 142,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,877.80, 347,503.44 and 142,969.16 is: 197,247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,877.80 : 347,503.44 = 142,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,877.80/347,503.44 = 142,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,877.80x = 347,503.44 × 142,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,877.80x = 49,682,274,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682,274,913.91/251,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,247.53

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