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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,673.91, 345,930.57 and 143,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,673.91, 345,930.57 and 143,243.69 is: 197,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,673.91 : 345,930.57 = 143,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,673.91/345,930.57 = 143,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,673.91x = 345,930.57 × 143,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,673.91x = 49,552,368,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552,368,884.73/250,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,676.61

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