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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,222.76, 345,293.72 and 148,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,222.76, 345,293.72 and 148,257.60 is: 204,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,222.76 : 345,293.72 = 148,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,222.76/345,293.72 = 148,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,222.76x = 345,293.72 × 148,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,222.76x = 51,192,418,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192,418,857.21/250,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,587.38

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