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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,949.98, 346,338.51 and 143,530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,949.98, 346,338.51 and 143,530.06 is: 198,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,949.98 : 346,338.51 = 143,530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,949.98/346,338.51 = 143,530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,949.98x = 346,338.51 × 143,530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,949.98x = 49,709,987,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,709,987,120.61/250,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,087.23

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