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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,179.52, 343,912.32 and 148,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,179.52, 343,912.32 and 148,584 is: 205,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,179.52 : 343,912.32 = 148,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,179.52/343,912.32 = 148,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,179.52x = 343,912.32 × 148,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,179.52x = 51,099,868,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099,868,154.88/249,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,072.50

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