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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,546.23, 345,767.94 and 148,632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,546.23, 345,767.94 and 148,632.03 is: 205,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,546.23 : 345,767.94 = 148,632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,546.23/345,767.94 = 148,632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,546.23x = 345,767.94 × 148,632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,546.23x = 51,392,190,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392,190,831.12/250,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,120.59

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