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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,774.38, 346,068.60 and 143,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,774.38, 346,068.60 and 143,346.72 is: 197,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,774.38 : 346,068.60 = 143,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,774.38/346,068.60 = 143,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,774.38x = 346,068.60 × 143,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,774.38x = 49,607,798,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607,798,704.99/250,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,818.45

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