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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,027.13, 344,969.26 and 142,557.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,027.13, 344,969.26 and 142,557.95 is: 196,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,027.13 : 344,969.26 = 142,557.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,027.13/344,969.26 = 142,557.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,027.13x = 344,969.26 × 142,557.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,027.13x = 49,178,108,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178,108,437.38/250,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,691.09

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