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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,169.06, 345,226.57 and 142,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,169.06, 345,226.57 and 142,737.14 is: 196,973.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,169.06 : 345,226.57 = 142,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,169.06/345,226.57 = 142,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,169.06x = 345,226.57 × 142,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,169.06x = 49,276,653,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,653,253.81/250,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,973.41

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