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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,202.44, 345,303.98 and 142,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,202.44, 345,303.98 and 142,788.62 is: 197,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,202.44 : 345,303.98 = 142,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,202.44/345,303.98 = 142,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,202.44x = 345,303.98 × 142,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,202.44x = 49,305,478,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305,478,784.71/250,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,062.34

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