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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.88, 346,062.40 and 143,342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.88, 346,062.40 and 143,342.22 is: 197,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.88 : 346,062.40 = 143,342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.88/346,062.40 = 143,342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.88x = 346,062.40 × 143,342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.88x = 49,605,352,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,605,352,674.53/250,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,812.24

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