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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,024.35, 344,947.80 and 142,516.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,024.35, 344,947.80 and 142,516.83 is: 196,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,024.35 : 344,947.80 = 142,516.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,024.35/344,947.80 = 142,516.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,024.35x = 344,947.80 × 142,516.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,024.35x = 49,160,866,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160,866,971.47/250,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,624.32

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