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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.43, 346,093.52 and 143,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.43, 346,093.52 and 143,364.87 is: 197,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.43 : 346,093.52 = 143,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.43/346,093.52 = 143,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.43x = 346,093.52 × 143,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.43x = 49,617,651,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,651,785.82/250,792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,843.50

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