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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,929.31, 346,237.77 and 142,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,929.31, 346,237.77 and 142,033.12 is: 195,980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,929.31 : 346,237.77 = 142,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,929.31/346,237.77 = 142,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,929.31x = 346,237.77 × 142,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,929.31x = 49,177,230,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,230,734.94/250,929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,980.42

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