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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,870.36, 346,183.02 and 143,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,870.36, 346,183.02 and 143,444.92 is: 197,943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,870.36 : 346,183.02 = 143,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,870.36/346,183.02 = 143,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,870.36x = 346,183.02 × 143,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,870.36x = 49,658,195,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658,195,609.26/250,870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,943.65

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