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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,786.80, 346,085.82 and 143,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,786.80, 346,085.82 and 143,359.20 is: 197,835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,786.80 : 346,085.82 = 143,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,786.80/346,085.82 = 143,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,786.80x = 346,085.82 × 143,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,786.80x = 49,614,586,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,586,286.54/250,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,835.72

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