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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,629.24, 345,836.39 and 143,206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,629.24, 345,836.39 and 143,206.23 is: 197,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,629.24 : 345,836.39 = 143,206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,629.24/345,836.39 = 143,206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,629.24x = 345,836.39 × 143,206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,629.24x = 49,525,924,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,525,924,892.68/250,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,606.33

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