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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,970.16, 346,346.04 and 142,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,970.16, 346,346.04 and 142,066.08 is: 196,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,970.16 : 346,346.04 = 142,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,970.16/346,346.04 = 142,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,970.16x = 346,346.04 × 142,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,970.16x = 49,204,024,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204,024,226.32/250,970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,055.28

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