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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,349.84, 345,514.92 and 142,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,349.84, 345,514.92 and 142,895.24 is: 197,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,349.84 : 345,514.92 = 142,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,349.84/345,514.92 = 142,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,349.84x = 345,514.92 × 142,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,349.84x = 49,372,437,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,437,416.98/250,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,213.78

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