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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,851, 346,174.61 and 143,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,851, 346,174.61 and 143,423.28 is: 197,924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,851 : 346,174.61 = 143,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,851/346,174.61 = 143,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,851x = 346,174.61 × 143,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,851x = 49,649,498,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649,498,018.92/250,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,924.26

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