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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,740.70, 346,022.11 and 141,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,740.70, 346,022.11 and 141,842.68 is: 195,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,740.70 : 346,022.11 = 141,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,740.70/346,022.11 = 141,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,740.70x = 346,022.11 × 141,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,740.70x = 49,080,703,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,080,703,421.65/250,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,742.87

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