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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,329.74, 344,099.94 and 148,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,329.74, 344,099.94 and 148,727.74 is: 205,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,329.74 : 344,099.94 = 148,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,329.74/344,099.94 = 148,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,329.74x = 344,099.94 × 148,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,329.74x = 51,177,204,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,204,689.84/249,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,259.13

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