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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,708.48, 346,002.56 and 143,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,708.48, 346,002.56 and 143,293.92 is: 197,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,708.48 : 346,002.56 = 143,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,708.48/346,002.56 = 143,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,708.48x = 346,002.56 × 143,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,708.48x = 49,580,063,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580,063,152.44/250,708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,759.82

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