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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,780.77, 346,077.51 and 143,353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,780.77, 346,077.51 and 143,353.17 is: 197,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,780.77 : 346,077.51 = 143,353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,780.77/346,077.51 = 143,353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,780.77x = 346,077.51 × 143,353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,780.77x = 49,611,308,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611,308,124.21/250,780.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,827.40

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