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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,002.88, 345,009.92 and 142,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,002.88, 345,009.92 and 142,583.20 is: 196,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,002.88 : 345,009.92 = 142,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,002.88/345,009.92 = 142,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,002.88x = 345,009.92 × 142,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,002.88x = 49,192,618,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,192,618,425.34/250,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,768.21

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