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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,496.42, 345,677.90 and 143,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,496.42, 345,677.90 and 143,064.24 is: 197,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,496.42 : 345,677.90 = 143,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,496.42/345,677.90 = 143,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,496.42x = 345,677.90 × 143,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,496.42x = 49,454,146,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454,146,048.30/250,496.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,424.56

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