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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,610.96, 345,811.26 and 143,187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,610.96, 345,811.26 and 143,187.95 is: 197,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,610.96 : 345,811.26 = 143,187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,610.96/345,811.26 = 143,187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,610.96x = 345,811.26 × 143,187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,610.96x = 49,516,002,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516,002,961.32/250,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,581.16

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