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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,989.62, 347,685.21 and 143,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,989.62, 347,685.21 and 143,069.82 is: 197,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,989.62 : 347,685.21 = 143,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,989.62/347,685.21 = 143,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,989.62x = 347,685.21 × 143,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,989.62x = 49,743,260,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,743,260,411.36/251,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,402.02

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