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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,367.20, 345,499.47 and 146,999.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,367.20, 345,499.47 and 146,999.66 is: 202,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,367.20 : 345,499.47 = 146,999.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,367.20/345,499.47 = 146,999.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,367.20x = 345,499.47 × 146,999.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,367.20x = 50,788,302,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788,302,892.68/250,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,855.26

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