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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,859.80, 346,160.46 and 141,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,859.80, 346,160.46 and 141,976.36 is: 195,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,859.80 : 346,160.46 = 141,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,859.80/346,160.46 = 141,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,859.80x = 346,160.46 × 141,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,859.80x = 49,146,602,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146,602,086.73/250,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,912.63

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