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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,682.49, 345,960.18 and 143,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,682.49, 345,960.18 and 143,250.30 is: 197,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,682.49 : 345,960.18 = 143,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,682.49/345,960.18 = 143,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,682.49x = 345,960.18 × 143,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,682.49x = 49,558,899,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558,899,573.05/250,682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,695.90

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