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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,505.42, 345,690.33 and 143,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,505.42, 345,690.33 and 143,073.23 is: 197,436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,505.42 : 345,690.33 = 143,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,505.42/345,690.33 = 143,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,505.42x = 345,690.33 × 143,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,505.42x = 49,459,032,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459,032,092.87/250,505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,436.97

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