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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,991.52, 346,369.44 and 143,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,991.52, 346,369.44 and 143,562.72 is: 198,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,991.52 : 346,369.44 = 143,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,991.52/346,369.44 = 143,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,991.52x = 346,369.44 × 143,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,991.52x = 49,725,738,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725,738,931.28/250,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,117.21

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