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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,325.44, 345,463.79 and 142,929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,325.44, 345,463.79 and 142,929.16 is: 197,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,325.44 : 345,463.79 = 142,929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,325.44/345,463.79 = 142,929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,325.44x = 345,463.79 × 142,929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,325.44x = 49,376,847,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376,847,736.81/250,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,250.62

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