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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,099.03, 345,169.52 and 142,644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,099.03, 345,169.52 and 142,644.43 is: 196,868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,099.03 : 345,169.52 = 142,644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,099.03/345,169.52 = 142,644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,099.03x = 345,169.52 × 142,644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,099.03x = 49,236,509,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236,509,433.77/250,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.05

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