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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,371, 345,511.98 and 144,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,371, 345,511.98 and 144,387 is: 199,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,371 : 345,511.98 = 144,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,371/345,511.98 = 144,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,371x = 345,511.98 × 144,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,371x = 49,887,438,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887,438,256.26/250,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,254.06

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