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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,262.48, 345,368.88 and 141,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,262.48, 345,368.88 and 141,358.16 is: 195,078.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,262.48 : 345,368.88 = 141,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,262.48/345,368.88 = 141,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,262.48x = 345,368.88 × 141,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,262.48x = 48,820,709,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,820,709,398.06/250,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,078.02

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