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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.53, 346,302.39 and 143,534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.53, 346,302.39 and 143,534.38 is: 198,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.53 : 346,302.39 = 143,534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.53/346,302.39 = 143,534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.53x = 346,302.39 × 143,534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.53x = 49,706,298,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706,298,841.17/250,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,070.52

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