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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,598.82, 345,846.36 and 141,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,598.82, 345,846.36 and 141,726.12 is: 195,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,598.82 : 345,846.36 = 141,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,598.82/345,846.36 = 141,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,598.82x = 345,846.36 × 141,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,598.82x = 49,015,462,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,015,462,718.92/250,598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,593.35

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