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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,628.70, 345,885.96 and 143,196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,628.70, 345,885.96 and 143,196.42 is: 197,621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,628.70 : 345,885.96 = 143,196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,628.70/345,885.96 = 143,196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,628.70x = 345,885.96 × 143,196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,628.70x = 49,529,631,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529,631,200.26/250,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,621.55

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