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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,273.80, 345,408.16 and 141,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,273.80, 345,408.16 and 141,382.74 is: 195,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,273.80 : 345,408.16 = 141,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,273.80/345,408.16 = 141,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,273.80x = 345,408.16 × 141,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,273.80x = 48,834,752,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,834,752,079.16/250,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,125.31

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