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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,864.17, 346,209.60 and 141,968.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,864.17, 346,209.60 and 141,968.58 is: 195,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,864.17 : 346,209.60 = 141,968.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,864.17/346,209.60 = 141,968.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,864.17x = 346,209.60 × 141,968.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,864.17x = 49,150,885,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,885,294.37/250,864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,926.29

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