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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,029.36, 344,954.70 and 142,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,029.36, 344,954.70 and 142,521.84 is: 196,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,029.36 : 344,954.70 = 142,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,029.36/344,954.70 = 142,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,029.36x = 344,954.70 × 142,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,029.36x = 49,163,578,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163,578,560.65/250,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,631.22

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