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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,498.36, 345,701.64 and 143,103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,498.36, 345,701.64 and 143,103.25 is: 197,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,498.36 : 345,701.64 = 143,103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,498.36/345,701.64 = 143,103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,498.36x = 345,701.64 × 143,103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,498.36x = 49,471,028,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471,028,214.33/250,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,490.43

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