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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,540.23, 345,759.66 and 148,626.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,540.23, 345,759.66 and 148,626.03 is: 205,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,540.23 : 345,759.66 = 148,626.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,540.23/345,759.66 = 148,626.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,540.23x = 345,759.66 × 148,626.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,540.23x = 51,388,885,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388,885,599.95/250,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,112.31

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