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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,852.09, 346,169.60 and 143,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,852.09, 346,169.60 and 143,415.26 is: 197,909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,852.09 : 346,169.60 = 143,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,852.09/346,169.60 = 143,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,852.09x = 346,169.60 × 143,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,852.09x = 49,646,002,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646,002,576.11/250,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,909.46

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