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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,095.66, 374,542.85 and 143,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,095.66, 374,542.85 and 143,155.50 is: 214,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,095.66 : 374,542.85 = 143,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,095.66/374,542.85 = 143,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,095.66x = 374,542.85 × 143,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,095.66x = 53,617,868,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,868,963.18/250,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,389.44

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