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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,727.16, 346,022.52 and 143,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,727.16, 346,022.52 and 143,301.72 is: 197,767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,727.16 : 346,022.52 = 143,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,727.16/346,022.52 = 143,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,727.16x = 346,022.52 × 143,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,727.16x = 49,585,622,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585,622,274.73/250,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,767.26

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