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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,873.82, 346,200.93 and 141,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,873.82, 346,200.93 and 141,976.14 is: 195,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,873.82 : 346,200.93 = 141,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,873.82/346,200.93 = 141,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,873.82x = 346,200.93 × 141,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,873.82x = 49,152,271,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152,271,705.81/250,873.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,924.28

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