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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,150.88, 345,241.56 and 148,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,150.88, 345,241.56 and 148,168.28 is: 204,491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,150.88 : 345,241.56 = 148,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,150.88/345,241.56 = 148,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,150.88x = 345,241.56 × 148,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,150.88x = 51,153,848,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,153,848,129.72/250,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,491.98

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