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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,933.76, 346,298.63 and 143,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,933.76, 346,298.63 and 143,502.24 is: 198,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,933.76 : 346,298.63 = 143,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,933.76/346,298.63 = 143,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,933.76x = 346,298.63 × 143,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,933.76x = 49,694,629,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694,629,113.93/250,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,038.83

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