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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,502.79, 345,708.13 and 148,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,502.79, 345,708.13 and 148,588.59 is: 205,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,502.79 : 345,708.13 = 148,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,502.79/345,708.13 = 148,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,502.79x = 345,708.13 × 148,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,502.79x = 51,368,283,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,368,283,588.24/250,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,060.72

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