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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,964, 347,698.80 and 144,527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,964, 347,698.80 and 144,527.28 is: 199,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,964 : 347,698.80 = 144,527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,964/347,698.80 = 144,527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,964x = 347,698.80 × 144,527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,964x = 50,251,961,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,251,961,823.26/251,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,441.04

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