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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,735.70, 345,931.11 and 143,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,735.70, 345,931.11 and 143,229.62 is: 197,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,735.70 : 345,931.11 = 143,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,735.70/345,931.11 = 143,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,735.70x = 345,931.11 × 143,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,735.70x = 49,547,581,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,581,431.48/250,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,608.80

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