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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,867.16, 346,213.74 and 141,971.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,867.16, 346,213.74 and 141,971.57 is: 195,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,867.16 : 346,213.74 = 141,971.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,867.16/346,213.74 = 141,971.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,867.16x = 346,213.74 × 141,971.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,867.16x = 49,152,508,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152,508,223.37/250,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,930.42

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