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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,545.24, 345,766.56 and 148,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,545.24, 345,766.56 and 148,631.04 is: 205,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,545.24 : 345,766.56 = 148,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,545.24/345,766.56 = 148,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,545.24x = 345,766.56 × 148,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,545.24x = 51,391,643,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391,643,410.02/250,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,119.22

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