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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,872.82, 346,199.55 and 141,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,872.82, 346,199.55 and 141,975.14 is: 195,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,872.82 : 346,199.55 = 141,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,872.82/346,199.55 = 141,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,872.82x = 346,199.55 × 141,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,872.82x = 49,151,729,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151,729,579.19/250,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,922.90

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