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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,300.32, 345,362.67 and 142,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,300.32, 345,362.67 and 142,905.30 is: 197,179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,300.32 : 345,362.67 = 142,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,300.32/345,362.67 = 142,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,300.32x = 345,362.67 × 142,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,300.32x = 49,354,155,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,155,965.15/250,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,179.76

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