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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,622.87, 345,827.59 and 143,199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,622.87, 345,827.59 and 143,199.86 is: 197,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,622.87 : 345,827.59 = 143,199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,622.87/345,827.59 = 143,199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,622.87x = 345,827.59 × 143,199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,622.87x = 49,522,460,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522,460,385.00/250,622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,597.54

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