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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,264.37, 345,426.63 and 142,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,264.37, 345,426.63 and 142,896.68 is: 197,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,264.37 : 345,426.63 = 142,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,264.37/345,426.63 = 142,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,264.37x = 345,426.63 × 142,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,264.37x = 49,360,318,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360,318,610.59/250,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,232.70

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