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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,987.45, 347,682.92 and 143,068.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,987.45, 347,682.92 and 143,068.10 is: 197,400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,987.45 : 347,682.92 = 143,068.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,987.45/347,682.92 = 143,068.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,987.45x = 347,682.92 × 143,068.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,987.45x = 49,742,332,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742,332,313.10/251,987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,400.04

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