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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,473.75, 345,654.99 and 149,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,473.75, 345,654.99 and 149,871.75 is: 206,823.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,473.75 : 345,654.99 = 149,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,473.75/345,654.99 = 149,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,473.75x = 345,654.99 × 149,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,473.75x = 51,803,918,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803,918,247.53/250,473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,823.74

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