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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,627.37, 345,833.78 and 143,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,627.37, 345,833.78 and 143,204.36 is: 197,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,627.37 : 345,833.78 = 143,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,627.37/345,833.78 = 143,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,627.37x = 345,833.78 × 143,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,627.37x = 49,524,902,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,524,902,686.09/250,627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,603.73

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