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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,939.62, 346,319.82 and 143,488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,939.62, 346,319.82 and 143,488.26 is: 198,027.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,939.62 : 346,319.82 = 143,488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,939.62/346,319.82 = 143,488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,939.62x = 346,319.82 × 143,488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,939.62x = 49,692,828,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,692,828,375.31/250,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,027.03

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