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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,877.93, 346,185.47 and 141,994.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,877.93, 346,185.47 and 141,994.49 is: 195,937.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,877.93 : 346,185.47 = 141,994.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,877.93/346,185.47 = 141,994.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,877.93x = 346,185.47 × 141,994.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,877.93x = 49,156,427,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,156,427,882.12/250,877.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,937.64

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