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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,196.11, 345,184.95 and 142,688.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,196.11, 345,184.95 and 142,688.86 is: 196,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,196.11 : 345,184.95 = 142,688.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,196.11/345,184.95 = 142,688.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,196.11x = 345,184.95 × 142,688.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,196.11x = 49,254,047,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,254,047,004.66/250,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,861.76

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