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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,792.43, 346,093.53 and 143,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,792.43, 346,093.53 and 143,364.86 is: 197,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,792.43 : 346,093.53 = 143,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,792.43/346,093.53 = 143,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,792.43x = 346,093.53 × 143,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,792.43x = 49,617,649,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617,649,505.12/250,792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,843.49

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