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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,923.25, 346,229.40 and 142,027.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,923.25, 346,229.40 and 142,027.05 is: 195,972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,923.25 : 346,229.40 = 142,027.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,923.25/346,229.40 = 142,027.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,923.25x = 346,229.40 × 142,027.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,923.25x = 49,173,942,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,173,942,136.23/250,923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,972.04

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