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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,270.35, 345,288.58 and 142,764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,270.35, 345,288.58 and 142,764.72 is: 196,967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,270.35 : 345,288.58 = 142,764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,270.35/345,288.58 = 142,764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,270.35x = 345,288.58 × 142,764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,270.35x = 49,295,027,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,295,027,442.90/250,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,967.11

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