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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,623.95, 345,829.19 and 143,200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,623.95, 345,829.19 and 143,200.94 is: 197,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,623.95 : 345,829.19 = 143,200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,623.95/345,829.19 = 143,200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,623.95x = 345,829.19 × 143,200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,623.95x = 49,523,062,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,062,642.29/250,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,599.09

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