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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,789.79, 346,089.90 and 143,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,789.79, 346,089.90 and 143,362.22 is: 197,839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,789.79 : 346,089.90 = 143,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,789.79/346,089.90 = 143,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,789.79x = 346,089.90 × 143,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,789.79x = 49,616,214,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,616,214,653.13/250,789.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,839.85

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