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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,937.10, 346,248.48 and 142,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,937.10, 346,248.48 and 142,040.88 is: 195,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,937.10 : 346,248.48 = 142,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,937.10/346,248.48 = 142,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,937.10x = 346,248.48 × 142,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,937.10x = 49,181,438,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,181,438,797.86/250,937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,991.10

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