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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,993.68, 346,379.40 and 143,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,993.68, 346,379.40 and 143,563.92 is: 198,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,993.68 : 346,379.40 = 143,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,993.68/346,379.40 = 143,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,993.68x = 346,379.40 × 143,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,993.68x = 49,727,584,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,727,584,471.25/250,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,122.86

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