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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,977.87, 346,348.45 and 143,547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,977.87, 346,348.45 and 143,547.75 is: 198,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,977.87 : 346,348.45 = 143,547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,977.87/346,348.45 = 143,547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,977.87x = 346,348.45 × 143,547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,977.87x = 49,717,538,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717,538,622.88/250,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,095.31

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