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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,912.01, 346,263.75 and 142,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,912.01, 346,263.75 and 142,016.36 is: 195,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,912.01 : 346,263.75 = 142,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,912.01/346,263.75 = 142,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,912.01x = 346,263.75 × 142,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,912.01x = 49,175,115,643.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175,115,643.63/250,912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,985.50

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