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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,736.43, 346,016.25 and 141,838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,736.43, 346,016.25 and 141,838.45 is: 195,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,736.43 : 346,016.25 = 141,838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,736.43/346,016.25 = 141,838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,736.43x = 346,016.25 × 141,838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,736.43x = 49,078,407,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,078,407,709.77/250,736.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,737.04

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