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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,353.28, 375,417.66 and 149,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,353.28, 375,417.66 and 149,199.10 is: 223,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,353.28 : 375,417.66 = 149,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,353.28/375,417.66 = 149,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,353.28x = 375,417.66 × 149,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,353.28x = 56,011,976,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,011,976,996.11/250,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,731.75

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