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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,537.23, 345,755.52 and 148,623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,537.23, 345,755.52 and 148,623.03 is: 205,108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,537.23 : 345,755.52 = 148,623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,537.23/345,755.52 = 148,623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,537.23x = 345,755.52 × 148,623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,537.23x = 51,387,233,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387,233,021.63/250,537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,108.17

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