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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,852.19, 346,176.14 and 143,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,852.19, 346,176.14 and 143,424.32 is: 197,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,852.19 : 346,176.14 = 143,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,852.19/346,176.14 = 143,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,852.19x = 346,176.14 × 143,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,852.19x = 49,650,075,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,650,075,031.72/250,852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,925.62

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