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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,481.25, 345,665.34 and 149,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,481.25, 345,665.34 and 149,879.25 is: 206,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,481.25 : 345,665.34 = 149,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,481.25/345,665.34 = 149,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,481.25x = 345,665.34 × 149,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,481.25x = 51,808,061,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,808,061,910.20/250,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,834.09

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