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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,380.32, 345,644.59 and 142,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,380.32, 345,644.59 and 142,929.60 is: 197,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,380.32 : 345,644.59 = 142,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,380.32/345,644.59 = 142,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,380.32x = 345,644.59 × 142,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,380.32x = 49,402,841,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,402,841,873.36/250,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,311.20

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