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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,618.78, 345,822.04 and 143,195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,618.78, 345,822.04 and 143,195.77 is: 197,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,618.78 : 345,822.04 = 143,195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,618.78/345,822.04 = 143,195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,618.78x = 345,822.04 × 143,195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,618.78x = 49,520,253,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520,253,300.77/250,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,591.95

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