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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,843.82, 346,161.85 and 140,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,843.82, 346,161.85 and 140,462.69 is: 193,837.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,843.82 : 346,161.85 = 140,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,843.82/346,161.85 = 140,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,843.82x = 346,161.85 × 140,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,843.82x = 48,622,822,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,822,789.56/250,843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,837.04

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