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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,475.75, 345,657.75 and 149,873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,475.75, 345,657.75 and 149,873.75 is: 206,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,475.75 : 345,657.75 = 149,873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,475.75/345,657.75 = 149,873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,475.75x = 345,657.75 × 149,873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,475.75x = 51,805,023,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805,023,209.06/250,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,826.50

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