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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,001.08, 344,992.89 and 142,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,001.08, 344,992.89 and 142,605.88 is: 196,791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,001.08 : 344,992.89 = 142,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,001.08/344,992.89 = 142,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,001.08x = 344,992.89 × 142,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,001.08x = 49,198,014,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,014,672.19/250,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,791.21

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