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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,677.12, 345,886.56 and 143,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,677.12, 345,886.56 and 143,281.20 is: 197,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,677.12 : 345,886.56 = 143,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,677.12/345,886.56 = 143,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,677.12x = 345,886.56 × 143,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,677.12x = 49,559,041,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559,041,380.67/250,677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,700.70

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