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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,866.16, 346,212.36 and 141,970.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,866.16, 346,212.36 and 141,970.57 is: 195,929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,866.16 : 346,212.36 = 141,970.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,866.16/346,212.36 = 141,970.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,866.16x = 346,212.36 × 141,970.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,866.16x = 49,151,965,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151,965,224.71/250,866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,929.04

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