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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,263.87, 345,425.94 and 142,896.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,263.87, 345,425.94 and 142,896.18 is: 197,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,263.87 : 345,425.94 = 142,896.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,263.87/345,425.94 = 142,896.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,263.87x = 345,425.94 × 142,896.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,263.87x = 49,360,047,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360,047,298.91/250,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,232.01

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