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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,670.72, 345,903.72 and 143,219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,670.72, 345,903.72 and 143,219.36 is: 197,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,670.72 : 345,903.72 = 143,219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,670.72/345,903.72 = 143,219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,670.72x = 345,903.72 × 143,219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,670.72x = 49,540,109,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,540,109,400.02/250,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,630.22

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