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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,786.27, 346,085.10 and 143,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,786.27, 346,085.10 and 143,358.67 is: 197,834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,786.27 : 346,085.10 = 143,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,786.27/346,085.10 = 143,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,786.27x = 346,085.10 × 143,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,786.27x = 49,614,299,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,299,642.82/250,786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,834.99

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