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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,861.66, 346,206.15 and 141,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,861.66, 346,206.15 and 141,966.07 is: 195,922.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,861.66 : 346,206.15 = 141,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,861.66/346,206.15 = 141,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,861.66x = 346,206.15 × 141,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,861.66x = 49,149,525,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149,525,659.82/250,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,922.83

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