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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,310.53, 345,461.39 and 142,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,310.53, 345,461.39 and 142,855.93 is: 197,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,310.53 : 345,461.39 = 142,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,310.53/345,461.39 = 142,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,310.53x = 345,461.39 × 142,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,310.53x = 49,351,208,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,351,208,147.54/250,310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,159.94

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