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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,971.26, 347,714.32 and 144,534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,971.26, 347,714.32 and 144,534.43 is: 199,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,971.26 : 347,714.32 = 144,534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,971.26/347,714.32 = 144,534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,971.26x = 347,714.32 × 144,534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,971.26x = 50,256,689,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,256,689,432.45/251,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,454.06

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