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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,921.38, 346,226.81 and 142,025.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,921.38, 346,226.81 and 142,025.18 is: 195,969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,921.38 : 346,226.81 = 142,025.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,921.38/346,226.81 = 142,025.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,921.38x = 346,226.81 × 142,025.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,921.38x = 49,172,926,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,172,926,231.71/250,921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,969.46

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