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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,863.12, 346,186.62 and 141,966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,863.12, 346,186.62 and 141,966.36 is: 195,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,863.12 : 346,186.62 = 141,966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,863.12/346,186.62 = 141,966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,863.12x = 346,186.62 × 141,966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,863.12x = 49,146,854,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146,854,322.10/250,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,911.04

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