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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,211.64, 345,206.28 and 142,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,211.64, 345,206.28 and 142,704.36 is: 196,883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,211.64 : 345,206.28 = 142,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,211.64/345,206.28 = 142,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,211.64x = 345,206.28 × 142,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,211.64x = 49,262,441,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,441,255.38/250,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,883.09

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