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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,355.84, 345,523.24 and 142,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,355.84, 345,523.24 and 142,901.28 is: 197,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,355.84 : 345,523.24 = 142,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,355.84/345,523.24 = 142,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,355.84x = 345,523.24 × 142,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,355.84x = 49,375,713,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,375,713,265.75/250,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,222.13

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