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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,785.27, 346,083.72 and 143,357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,785.27, 346,083.72 and 143,357.67 is: 197,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,785.27 : 346,083.72 = 143,357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,785.27/346,083.72 = 143,357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,785.27x = 346,083.72 × 143,357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,785.27x = 49,613,755,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613,755,724.13/250,785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,833.61

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