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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,869.69, 346,195.24 and 141,972.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,869.69, 346,195.24 and 141,972.01 is: 195,918.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,869.69 : 346,195.24 = 141,972.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,869.69/346,195.24 = 141,972.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,869.69x = 346,195.24 × 141,972.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,869.69x = 49,150,032,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,032,854.81/250,869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,918.58

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