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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,932.76, 346,297.25 and 143,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,932.76, 346,297.25 and 143,501.24 is: 198,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932.76 : 346,297.25 = 143,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932.76/346,297.25 = 143,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932.76x = 346,297.25 × 143,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932.76x = 49,694,086,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694,086,008.09/250,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,037.46

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