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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,063.36, 345,096.96 and 142,650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,063.36, 345,096.96 and 142,650.88 is: 196,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,063.36 : 345,096.96 = 142,650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,063.36/345,096.96 = 142,650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,063.36x = 345,096.96 × 142,650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,063.36x = 49,228,385,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,385,029.32/250,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,863.65

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