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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,228.22, 345,339.77 and 142,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,228.22, 345,339.77 and 142,814.52 is: 197,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,228.22 : 345,339.77 = 142,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,228.22/345,339.77 = 142,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,228.22x = 345,339.77 × 142,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,228.22x = 49,319,532,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,319,532,775.39/250,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,098.21

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