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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,772.10, 346,065.50 and 143,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,772.10, 346,065.50 and 143,344.46 is: 197,815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,772.10 : 346,065.50 = 143,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,772.10/346,065.50 = 143,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,772.10x = 346,065.50 × 143,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,772.10x = 49,606,569,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,569,775.08/250,772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,815.35

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