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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,973.36, 346,244.46 and 143,485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,973.36, 346,244.46 and 143,485.64 is: 197,953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,973.36 : 346,244.46 = 143,485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,973.36/346,244.46 = 143,485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,973.36x = 346,244.46 × 143,485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,973.36x = 49,681,107,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,107,939.55/250,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,953.71

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