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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,850.37, 346,173.75 and 143,422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,850.37, 346,173.75 and 143,422.65 is: 197,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,850.37 : 346,173.75 = 143,422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,850.37/346,173.75 = 143,422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,850.37x = 346,173.75 × 143,422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,850.37x = 49,649,156,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649,156,585.44/250,850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,923.39

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