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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,786.42, 346,091.24 and 143,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,786.42, 346,091.24 and 143,366.45 is: 197,849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,786.42 : 346,091.24 = 143,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,786.42/346,091.24 = 143,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,786.42x = 346,091.24 × 143,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,786.42x = 49,617,870,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,870,007.61/250,786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,849.11

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