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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,868.85, 346,186.91 and 143,450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,868.85, 346,186.91 and 143,450.70 is: 197,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,868.85 : 346,186.91 = 143,450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,868.85/346,186.91 = 143,450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,868.85x = 346,186.91 × 143,450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,868.85x = 49,660,753,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,660,753,853.08/250,868.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,955.04

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