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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,220.70, 345,329.43 and 142,807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,220.70, 345,329.43 and 142,807.02 is: 197,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,220.70 : 345,329.43 = 142,807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,220.70/345,329.43 = 142,807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,220.70x = 345,329.43 × 142,807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,220.70x = 49,315,466,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,466,816.60/250,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,087.88

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