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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,279.92, 345,317.48 and 142,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,279.92, 345,317.48 and 142,811.28 is: 197,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,279.92 : 345,317.48 = 142,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,279.92/345,317.48 = 142,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,279.92x = 345,317.48 × 142,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,279.92x = 49,315,231,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,231,325.17/250,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,040.30

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