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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,884.01, 346,219.77 and 141,986.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,884.01, 346,219.77 and 141,986.37 is: 195,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,884.01 : 346,219.77 = 141,986.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,884.01/346,219.77 = 141,986.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,884.01x = 346,219.77 × 141,986.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,884.01x = 49,158,488,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,158,488,364.53/250,884.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,941.10

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