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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,416.59, 345,536.66 and 141,481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,416.59, 345,536.66 and 141,481.18 is: 195,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,416.59 : 345,536.66 = 141,481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,416.59/345,536.66 = 141,481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,416.59x = 345,536.66 × 141,481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,416.59x = 48,886,932,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886,932,662.38/250,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,222.42

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