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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,451.94, 345,572.58 and 148,432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,451.94, 345,572.58 and 148,432.50 is: 204,806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,451.94 : 345,572.58 = 148,432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,451.94/345,572.58 = 148,432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,451.94x = 345,572.58 × 148,432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,451.94x = 51,294,201,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,294,201,980.85/250,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,806.57

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