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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,977.65, 347,715.01 and 144,537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,977.65, 347,715.01 and 144,537.63 is: 199,453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,977.65 : 347,715.01 = 144,537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,977.65/347,715.01 = 144,537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,977.65x = 347,715.01 × 144,537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,977.65x = 50,257,903,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,903,460.83/251,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,453.81

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