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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,539.86, 345,759.15 and 148,625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,539.86, 345,759.15 and 148,625.66 is: 205,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,539.86 : 345,759.15 = 148,625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,539.86/345,759.15 = 148,625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,539.86x = 345,759.15 × 148,625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,539.86x = 51,388,681,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388,681,869.79/250,539.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,111.80

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