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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,012.16, 345,008.40 and 142,616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,012.16, 345,008.40 and 142,616.96 is: 196,806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,012.16 : 345,008.40 = 142,616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,012.16/345,008.40 = 142,616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,012.16x = 345,008.40 × 142,616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,012.16x = 49,204,049,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204,049,182.46/250,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,806.62

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