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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,813.80, 346,118.22 and 141,916.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,813.80, 346,118.22 and 141,916.95 is: 195,842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,813.80 : 346,118.22 = 141,916.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,813.80/346,118.22 = 141,916.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,813.80x = 346,118.22 × 141,916.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,813.80x = 49,120,042,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,120,042,121.83/250,813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,842.66

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