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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,635.60, 345,845.16 and 143,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,635.60, 345,845.16 and 143,212.62 is: 197,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,635.60 : 345,845.16 = 143,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,635.60/345,845.16 = 143,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,635.60x = 345,845.16 × 143,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,635.60x = 49,529,391,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529,391,477.92/250,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,615.15

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