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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,596.39, 345,801.62 and 141,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,596.39, 345,801.62 and 141,695.39 is: 195,527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,596.39 : 345,801.62 = 141,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,596.39/345,801.62 = 141,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,596.39x = 345,801.62 × 141,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,596.39x = 48,998,495,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998,495,408.53/250,596.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,527.54

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