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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,033.64, 345,037.80 and 142,638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,033.64, 345,037.80 and 142,638.44 is: 196,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,033.64 : 345,037.80 = 142,638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,033.64/345,037.80 = 142,638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,033.64x = 345,037.80 × 142,638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,033.64x = 49,215,653,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215,653,533.03/250,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,836.13

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