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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,844.81, 346,166.07 and 143,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,844.81, 346,166.07 and 143,417.09 is: 197,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,844.81 : 346,166.07 = 143,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,844.81/346,166.07 = 143,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,844.81x = 346,166.07 × 143,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,844.81x = 49,646,130,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,130,743.74/250,844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,915.72

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