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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,623.24, 345,828.11 and 143,200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,623.24, 345,828.11 and 143,200.23 is: 197,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,623.24 : 345,828.11 = 143,200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,623.24/345,828.11 = 143,200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,623.24x = 345,828.11 × 143,200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,623.24x = 49,522,664,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522,664,176.46/250,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,598.05

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