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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,437.76, 345,518.40 and 142,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,437.76, 345,518.40 and 142,930.24 is: 197,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,437.76 : 345,518.40 = 142,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,437.76/345,518.40 = 142,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,437.76x = 345,518.40 × 142,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,437.76x = 49,385,027,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385,027,836.42/250,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,194.82

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