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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,494.42, 345,675.15 and 143,062.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,494.42, 345,675.15 and 143,062.23 is: 197,421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,494.42 : 345,675.15 = 143,062.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,494.42/345,675.15 = 143,062.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,494.42x = 345,675.15 × 143,062.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,494.42x = 49,453,057,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453,057,814.58/250,494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,421.79

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