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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,963.14, 346,284 and 142,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,963.14, 346,284 and 142,066.74 is: 196,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,963.14 : 346,284 = 142,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,963.14/346,284 = 142,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,963.14x = 346,284 × 142,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,963.14x = 49,195,438,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,195,438,994.16/250,963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,026.55

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