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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,955.22, 346,267.08 and 143,561.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,955.22, 346,267.08 and 143,561.37 is: 198,085.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,955.22 : 346,267.08 = 143,561.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,955.22/346,267.08 = 143,561.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,955.22x = 346,267.08 × 143,561.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,955.22x = 49,710,576,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,710,576,390.70/250,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,085.44

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