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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,673.18, 345,907.28 and 147,296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,673.18, 345,907.28 and 147,296.42 is: 203,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,673.18 : 345,907.28 = 147,296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,673.18/345,907.28 = 147,296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,673.18x = 345,907.28 × 147,296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,673.18x = 50,950,901,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950,901,529.92/250,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,256.29

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