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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,003.08, 344,995.64 and 142,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,003.08, 344,995.64 and 142,607.88 is: 196,793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,003.08 : 344,995.64 = 142,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,003.08/344,995.64 = 142,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,003.08x = 344,995.64 × 142,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,003.08x = 49,199,096,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199,096,829.64/250,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,793.96

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