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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,273.22, 345,382.61 and 142,841.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,273.22, 345,382.61 and 142,841.07 is: 197,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,273.22 : 345,382.61 = 142,841.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,273.22/345,382.61 = 142,841.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,273.22x = 345,382.61 × 142,841.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,273.22x = 49,334,820,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,334,820,857.59/250,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,123.85

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