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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,827.17, 346,141.73 and 143,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,827.17, 346,141.73 and 143,399.52 is: 197,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,827.17 : 346,141.73 = 143,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,827.17/346,141.73 = 143,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,827.17x = 346,141.73 × 143,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,827.17x = 49,636,558,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636,558,292.47/250,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,891.48

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