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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,106.53, 345,179.88 and 142,651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,106.53, 345,179.88 and 142,651.93 is: 196,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,106.53 : 345,179.88 = 142,651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,106.53/345,179.88 = 142,651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,106.53x = 345,179.88 × 142,651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,106.53x = 49,240,576,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240,576,079.17/250,106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,878.41

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