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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,832.54, 346,149.16 and 143,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,832.54, 346,149.16 and 143,404.90 is: 197,898.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,832.54 : 346,149.16 = 143,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,832.54/346,149.16 = 143,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,832.54x = 346,149.16 × 143,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,832.54x = 49,639,485,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639,485,674.88/250,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,898.91

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