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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,827.74, 346,124.31 and 143,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,827.74, 346,124.31 and 143,402.30 is: 197,884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,827.74 : 346,124.31 = 143,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,827.74/346,124.31 = 143,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,827.74x = 346,124.31 × 143,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,827.74x = 49,635,022,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,635,022,139.91/250,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,884.90

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