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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,780.05, 346,076.44 and 143,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,780.05, 346,076.44 and 143,352.38 is: 197,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,780.05 : 346,076.44 = 143,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,780.05/346,076.44 = 143,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,780.05x = 346,076.44 × 143,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,780.05x = 49,610,881,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610,881,842.74/250,780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,826.27

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