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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,626.24, 345,863.52 and 143,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,626.24, 345,863.52 and 143,229.60 is: 197,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,626.24 : 345,863.52 = 143,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,626.24/345,863.52 = 143,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,626.24x = 345,863.52 × 143,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,626.24x = 49,537,893,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537,893,624.19/250,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,656.45

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