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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,899.18, 346,265.46 and 143,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,899.18, 346,265.46 and 143,485.08 is: 198,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,899.18 : 346,265.46 = 143,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,899.18/346,265.46 = 143,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,899.18x = 346,265.46 × 143,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,899.18x = 49,683,927,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,683,927,229.34/250,899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,023.47

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