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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,827.24, 346,123.62 and 143,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,827.24, 346,123.62 and 143,401.80 is: 197,884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,827.24 : 346,123.62 = 143,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,827.24/346,123.62 = 143,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,827.24x = 346,123.62 × 143,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,827.24x = 49,634,750,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,634,750,130.52/250,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,884.21

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