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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,002.08, 344,994.27 and 142,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,002.08, 344,994.27 and 142,606.88 is: 196,792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,002.08 : 344,994.27 = 142,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,002.08/344,994.27 = 142,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,002.08x = 344,994.27 × 142,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,002.08x = 49,198,556,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,556,462.58/250,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,792.59

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