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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,844.82, 346,163.23 and 140,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,844.82, 346,163.23 and 140,463.69 is: 193,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,844.82 : 346,163.23 = 140,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,844.82/346,163.23 = 140,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,844.82x = 346,163.23 × 140,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,844.82x = 48,623,364,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623,364,628.12/250,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,838.42

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