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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,877.54, 346,224.96 and 141,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,877.54, 346,224.96 and 141,987.48 is: 195,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,877.54 : 346,224.96 = 141,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,877.54/346,224.96 = 141,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,877.54x = 346,224.96 × 141,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,877.54x = 49,159,609,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159,609,583.50/250,877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,950.62

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