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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,350.04, 345,496.89 and 142,954.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,350.04, 345,496.89 and 142,954.57 is: 197,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,350.04 : 345,496.89 = 142,954.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,350.04/345,496.89 = 142,954.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,350.04x = 345,496.89 × 142,954.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,350.04x = 49,390,359,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390,359,346.29/250,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,285.21

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