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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,846.93, 346,169 and 143,419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,846.93, 346,169 and 143,419.22 is: 197,918.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,846.93 : 346,169 = 143,419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,846.93/346,169 = 143,419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,846.93x = 346,169 × 143,419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,846.93x = 49,647,287,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,647,287,968.18/250,846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,918.66

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