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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,222, 345,308.79 and 149,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,222, 345,308.79 and 149,620 is: 206,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,222 : 345,308.79 = 149,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,222/345,308.79 = 149,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,222x = 345,308.79 × 149,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,222x = 51,665,101,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,665,101,159.80/250,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,477.05

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