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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,793.93, 346,095.59 and 143,366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,793.93, 346,095.59 and 143,366.37 is: 197,845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,793.93 : 346,095.59 = 143,366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,793.93/346,095.59 = 143,366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,793.93x = 346,095.59 × 143,366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,793.93x = 49,618,467,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,618,467,694.48/250,793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,845.57

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