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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,777.24, 346,072.57 and 143,349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,777.24, 346,072.57 and 143,349.57 is: 197,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,777.24 : 346,072.57 = 143,349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,777.24/346,072.57 = 143,349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,777.24x = 346,072.57 × 143,349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,777.24x = 49,609,353,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,609,353,739.92/250,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,822.40

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