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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,010.16, 345,005.64 and 142,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,010.16, 345,005.64 and 142,614.96 is: 196,803.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,010.16 : 345,005.64 = 142,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,010.16/345,005.64 = 142,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,010.16x = 345,005.64 × 142,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,010.16x = 49,202,965,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202,965,548.37/250,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,803.86

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