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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,676.41, 345,934.01 and 143,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,676.41, 345,934.01 and 143,246.18 is: 197,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,676.41 : 345,934.01 = 143,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,676.41/345,934.01 = 143,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,676.41x = 345,934.01 × 143,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,676.41x = 49,553,725,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,553,725,464.58/250,676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,680.05

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