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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,876.80, 346,183.92 and 141,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,876.80, 346,183.92 and 141,993.36 is: 195,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,876.80 : 346,183.92 = 141,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,876.80/346,183.92 = 141,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,876.80x = 346,183.92 × 141,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,876.80x = 49,155,817,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155,817,978.77/250,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,936.08

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