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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,935.52, 346,269.60 and 143,488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,935.52, 346,269.60 and 143,488.20 is: 198,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,935.52 : 346,269.60 = 143,488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,935.52/346,269.60 = 143,488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,935.52x = 346,269.60 × 143,488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,935.52x = 49,685,601,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685,601,618.72/250,935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,001.47

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