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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,233.48, 345,347.04 and 142,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,233.48, 345,347.04 and 142,819.80 is: 197,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,233.48 : 345,347.04 = 142,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,233.48/345,347.04 = 142,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,233.48x = 345,347.04 × 142,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,233.48x = 49,322,395,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,395,183.39/250,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,105.50

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