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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,762.31, 346,059.17 and 143,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,762.31, 346,059.17 and 143,346.59 is: 197,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,762.31 : 346,059.17 = 143,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,762.31/346,059.17 = 143,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,762.31x = 346,059.17 × 143,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,762.31x = 49,606,401,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,401,957.73/250,762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,822.40

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