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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,902.91, 346,251.16 and 142,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,902.91, 346,251.16 and 142,007.24 is: 195,972.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,902.91 : 346,251.16 = 142,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,902.91/346,251.16 = 142,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,902.91x = 346,251.16 × 142,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,902.91x = 49,170,172,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,170,172,546.75/250,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,972.91

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