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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,624.37, 345,829.65 and 143,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,624.37, 345,829.65 and 143,201.36 is: 197,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,624.37 : 345,829.65 = 143,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,624.37/345,829.65 = 143,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,624.37x = 345,829.65 × 143,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,624.37x = 49,523,274,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523,274,479.18/250,624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,599.60

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