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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,415.58, 345,535.28 and 141,480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,415.58, 345,535.28 and 141,480.17 is: 195,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,415.58 : 345,535.28 = 141,480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,415.58/345,535.28 = 141,480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,415.58x = 345,535.28 × 141,480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,415.58x = 48,886,391,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886,391,372.94/250,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,221.04

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