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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,863.17, 346,208.22 and 141,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,863.17, 346,208.22 and 141,967.58 is: 195,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,863.17 : 346,208.22 = 141,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,863.17/346,208.22 = 141,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,863.17x = 346,208.22 × 141,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,863.17x = 49,150,341,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,341,438.47/250,863.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,924.90

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