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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,301.32, 345,364.05 and 142,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,301.32, 345,364.05 and 142,906.30 is: 197,181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,301.32 : 345,364.05 = 142,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,301.32/345,364.05 = 142,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,301.32x = 345,364.05 × 142,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,301.32x = 49,354,698,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,354,698,538.52/250,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,181.14

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