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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,915.97, 347,675.82 and 144,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,915.97, 347,675.82 and 144,483.69 is: 199,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,915.97 : 347,675.82 = 144,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,915.97/347,675.82 = 144,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,915.97x = 347,675.82 × 144,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,915.97x = 50,233,485,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233,485,397.38/251,915.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,405.72

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