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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,629.67, 345,887.24 and 143,197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,629.67, 345,887.24 and 143,197.39 is: 197,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,629.67 : 345,887.24 = 143,197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,629.67/345,887.24 = 143,197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,629.67x = 345,887.24 × 143,197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,629.67x = 49,530,150,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530,150,002.30/250,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,622.85

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