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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,044.79, 375,161.19 and 148,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,044.79, 375,161.19 and 148,901.26 is: 223,407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,044.79 : 375,161.19 = 148,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,044.79/375,161.19 = 148,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,044.79x = 375,161.19 × 148,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,044.79x = 55,861,973,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861,973,894.10/250,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,407.87

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