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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,224.46, 345,334.59 and 142,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,224.46, 345,334.59 and 142,810.76 is: 197,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,224.46 : 345,334.59 = 142,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,224.46/345,334.59 = 142,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,224.46x = 345,334.59 × 142,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,224.46x = 49,317,496,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,496,115.52/250,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,093.03

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