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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,040.25, 344,987.37 and 142,571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,040.25, 344,987.37 and 142,571.07 is: 196,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,040.25 : 344,987.37 = 142,571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,040.25/344,987.37 = 142,571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,040.25x = 344,987.37 × 142,571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,040.25x = 49,185,218,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185,218,477.39/250,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,709.20

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