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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.26, 346,061.54 and 143,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.26, 346,061.54 and 143,341.60 is: 197,811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.26 : 346,061.54 = 143,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.26/346,061.54 = 143,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.26x = 346,061.54 × 143,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.26x = 49,605,012,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,605,012,880.10/250,769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,811.38

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