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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,502.40, 345,696.12 and 143,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,502.40, 345,696.12 and 143,086.68 is: 197,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,502.40 : 345,696.12 = 143,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,502.40/345,696.12 = 143,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,502.40x = 345,696.12 × 143,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,502.40x = 49,464,510,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,464,510,099.68/250,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,461.22

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