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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,829.17, 346,144.49 and 143,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,829.17, 346,144.49 and 143,401.52 is: 197,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,829.17 : 346,144.49 = 143,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,829.17/346,144.49 = 143,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,829.17x = 346,144.49 × 143,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,829.17x = 49,637,646,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,646,005.62/250,829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,894.23

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