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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,242.93, 345,331.35 and 142,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,242.93, 345,331.35 and 142,810.20 is: 197,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,242.93 : 345,331.35 = 142,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,242.93/345,331.35 = 142,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,242.93x = 345,331.35 × 142,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,242.93x = 49,316,839,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,316,839,159.77/250,242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,075.85

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