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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,019.10, 344,940.57 and 142,511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,019.10, 344,940.57 and 142,511.58 is: 196,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,019.10 : 344,940.57 = 142,511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,019.10/344,940.57 = 142,511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,019.10x = 344,940.57 × 142,511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,019.10x = 49,158,025,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,025,636.80/250,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,617.08

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