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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,057.08, 345,070.26 and 142,661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,057.08, 345,070.26 and 142,661.88 is: 196,868.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,057.08 : 345,070.26 = 142,661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,057.08/345,070.26 = 142,661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,057.08x = 345,070.26 × 142,661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,057.08x = 49,228,372,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,372,023.69/250,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.54

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