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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,222.44, 345,312.74 and 142,802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,222.44, 345,312.74 and 142,802.48 is: 197,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,222.44 : 345,312.74 = 142,802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,222.44/345,312.74 = 142,802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,222.44x = 345,312.74 × 142,802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,222.44x = 49,311,515,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,311,515,647.60/250,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,070.72

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