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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,911.46, 347,669.60 and 144,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,911.46, 347,669.60 and 144,479.20 is: 199,399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,911.46 : 347,669.60 = 144,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,911.46/347,669.60 = 144,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,911.46x = 347,669.60 × 144,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,911.46x = 50,231,025,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,231,025,672.32/251,911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,399.53

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