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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,193.52, 343,931.64 and 148,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,193.52, 343,931.64 and 148,598 is: 205,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,193.52 : 343,931.64 = 148,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,193.52/343,931.64 = 148,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,193.52x = 343,931.64 × 148,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,193.52x = 51,107,553,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,107,553,840.72/249,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,091.83

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