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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,538.73, 345,757.59 and 148,624.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,538.73, 345,757.59 and 148,624.53 is: 205,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,538.73 : 345,757.59 = 148,624.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,538.73/345,757.59 = 148,624.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,538.73x = 345,757.59 × 148,624.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,538.73x = 51,388,059,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388,059,307.68/250,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,110.24

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