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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,853.19, 346,177.52 and 143,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,853.19, 346,177.52 and 143,425.32 is: 197,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,853.19 : 346,177.52 = 143,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,853.19/346,177.52 = 143,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,853.19x = 346,177.52 × 143,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,853.19x = 49,650,621,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,650,621,582.81/250,853.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,927.01

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