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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,975.15, 347,711.56 and 144,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,975.15, 347,711.56 and 144,535.13 is: 199,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,975.15 : 347,711.56 = 144,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,975.15/347,711.56 = 144,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,975.15x = 347,711.56 × 144,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,975.15x = 50,256,533,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,256,533,427.21/251,975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,450.36

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