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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,541.93, 345,761.99 and 148,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,541.93, 345,761.99 and 148,627.73 is: 205,114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,541.93 : 345,761.99 = 148,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,541.93/345,761.99 = 148,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,541.93x = 345,761.99 × 148,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,541.93x = 51,389,817,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,389,817,222.03/250,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,114.64

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