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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,798.21, 346,090.58 and 143,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,798.21, 346,090.58 and 143,375.16 is: 197,851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,798.21 : 346,090.58 = 143,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,798.21/346,090.58 = 143,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,798.21x = 346,090.58 × 143,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,798.21x = 49,620,790,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,620,790,699.89/250,798.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,851.46

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