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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,199.06, 345,267.97 and 142,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,199.06, 345,267.97 and 142,767.14 is: 197,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,199.06 : 345,267.97 = 142,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,199.06/345,267.97 = 142,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,199.06x = 345,267.97 × 142,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,199.06x = 49,292,920,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,920,610.51/250,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,014.81

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