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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,044.14, 345,061.13 and 142,611.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,044.14, 345,061.13 and 142,611.41 is: 196,803.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,044.14 : 345,061.13 = 142,611.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,044.14/345,061.13 = 142,611.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,044.14x = 345,061.13 × 142,611.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,044.14x = 49,209,651,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209,651,847.13/250,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,803.86

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