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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,788.76, 346,088.54 and 143,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,788.76, 346,088.54 and 143,361.16 is: 197,838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,788.76 : 346,088.54 = 143,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,788.76/346,088.54 = 143,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,788.76x = 346,088.54 × 143,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,788.76x = 49,615,654,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,615,654,557.11/250,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,838.43

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