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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,798.18, 346,096.92 and 141,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,798.18, 346,096.92 and 141,901.36 is: 195,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,798.18 : 346,096.92 = 141,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,798.18/346,096.92 = 141,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,798.18x = 346,096.92 × 141,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,798.18x = 49,111,623,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,111,623,639.81/250,798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,821.29

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