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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,998.32, 346,332.12 and 142,101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,998.32, 346,332.12 and 142,101.92 is: 196,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,998.32 : 346,332.12 = 142,101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,998.32/346,332.12 = 142,101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,998.32x = 346,332.12 × 142,101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,998.32x = 49,214,459,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,459,209.67/250,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,074.86

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