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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,632.15, 345,890.69 and 143,199.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,632.15, 345,890.69 and 143,199.85 is: 197,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,632.15 : 345,890.69 = 143,199.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,632.15/345,890.69 = 143,199.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,632.15x = 345,890.69 × 143,199.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,632.15x = 49,531,494,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,531,494,924.40/250,632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,626.26

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