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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,268.95, 345,376.73 and 142,836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,268.95, 345,376.73 and 142,836.82 is: 197,118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,268.95 : 345,376.73 = 142,836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,268.95/345,376.73 = 142,836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,268.95x = 345,376.73 × 142,836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,268.95x = 49,332,513,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332,513,815.20/250,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,118.00

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