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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,932.32, 347,711.90 and 144,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,932.32, 347,711.90 and 144,537.89 is: 199,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,932.32 : 347,711.90 = 144,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,932.32/347,711.90 = 144,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,932.32x = 347,711.90 × 144,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,932.32x = 50,257,541,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,541,892.64/251,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,488.27

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