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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,351.84, 345,517.68 and 142,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,351.84, 345,517.68 and 142,897.24 is: 197,216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,351.84 : 345,517.68 = 142,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,351.84/345,517.68 = 142,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,351.84x = 345,517.68 × 142,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,351.84x = 49,373,522,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,373,522,843.20/250,351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,216.54

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