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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,983.26, 347,730.90 and 144,546.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,983.26, 347,730.90 and 144,546.42 is: 199,470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,983.26 : 347,730.90 = 144,546.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,983.26/347,730.90 = 144,546.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,983.26x = 347,730.90 × 144,546.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,983.26x = 50,263,256,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263,256,718.38/251,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,470.62

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