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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,032.88, 344,977.14 and 142,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,032.88, 344,977.14 and 142,563.70 is: 196,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,032.88 : 344,977.14 = 142,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,032.88/344,977.14 = 142,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,032.88x = 344,977.14 × 142,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,032.88x = 49,181,217,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,181,217,493.82/250,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,699.00

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