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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,622.74, 345,827.41 and 143,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,622.74, 345,827.41 and 143,199.73 is: 197,597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,622.74 : 345,827.41 = 143,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,622.74/345,827.41 = 143,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,622.74x = 345,827.41 × 143,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,622.74x = 49,522,391,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522,391,738.60/250,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,597.36

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