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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,976.65, 347,713.63 and 144,536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,976.65, 347,713.63 and 144,536.63 is: 199,452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,976.65 : 347,713.63 = 144,536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,976.65/347,713.63 = 144,536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,976.65x = 347,713.63 × 144,536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,976.65x = 50,257,354,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,354,185.36/251,976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,452.43

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