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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,806.24, 346,107.96 and 141,909.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,806.24, 346,107.96 and 141,909.42 is: 195,832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,806.24 : 346,107.96 = 141,909.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,806.24/346,107.96 = 141,909.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,806.24x = 346,107.96 × 141,909.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,806.24x = 49,115,979,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,115,979,860.98/250,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,832.37

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