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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,411.59, 345,687.66 and 142,960.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,411.59, 345,687.66 and 142,960.86 is: 197,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,411.59 : 345,687.66 = 142,960.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,411.59/345,687.66 = 142,960.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,411.59x = 345,687.66 × 142,960.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,411.59x = 49,419,805,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,419,805,164.99/250,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,354.30

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