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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,043.79, 375,159.69 and 148,900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,043.79, 375,159.69 and 148,900.26 is: 223,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,043.79 : 375,159.69 = 148,900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,043.79/375,159.69 = 148,900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,043.79x = 375,159.69 × 148,900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,043.79x = 55,861,375,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861,375,382.52/250,043.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,406.37

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