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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,283.61, 344,036.27 and 148,681.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,283.61, 344,036.27 and 148,681.61 is: 205,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,283.61 : 344,036.27 = 148,681.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,283.61/344,036.27 = 148,681.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,283.61x = 344,036.27 × 148,681.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,283.61x = 51,151,865,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,151,865,778.59/249,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,195.46

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