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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,382.88, 345,494.56 and 142,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,382.88, 345,494.56 and 142,946.08 is: 197,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,382.88 : 345,494.56 = 142,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,382.88/345,494.56 = 142,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,382.88x = 345,494.56 × 142,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,382.88x = 49,387,093,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,387,093,013.32/250,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,246.29

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