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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,962.03, 346,315.50 and 143,543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,962.03, 346,315.50 and 143,543.88 is: 198,083.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,962.03 : 346,315.50 = 143,543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,962.03/346,315.50 = 143,543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,962.03x = 346,315.50 × 143,543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,962.03x = 49,711,470,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,711,470,574.14/250,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,083.63

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