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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,629.74, 345,837.08 and 143,206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,629.74, 345,837.08 and 143,206.73 is: 197,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,629.74 : 345,837.08 = 143,206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,629.74/345,837.08 = 143,206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,629.74x = 345,837.08 × 143,206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,629.74x = 49,526,196,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,196,623.51/250,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,607.02

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