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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,937.52, 346,272.36 and 143,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,937.52, 346,272.36 and 143,490.20 is: 198,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,937.52 : 346,272.36 = 143,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,937.52/346,272.36 = 143,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,937.52x = 346,272.36 × 143,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,937.52x = 49,686,690,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,686,690,190.87/250,937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,004.23

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