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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,053.93, 345,074.58 and 142,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,053.93, 345,074.58 and 142,621.20 is: 196,817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,053.93 : 345,074.58 = 142,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,053.93/345,074.58 = 142,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,053.93x = 345,074.58 × 142,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,053.93x = 49,214,950,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,950,689.10/250,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,817.35

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