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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,347.92, 345,493.96 and 142,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,347.92, 345,493.96 and 142,952.45 is: 197,282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,347.92 : 345,493.96 = 142,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,347.92/345,493.96 = 142,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,347.92x = 345,493.96 × 142,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,347.92x = 49,389,205,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,389,205,957.35/250,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,282.27

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