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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,546.61, 345,768.46 and 148,632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,546.61, 345,768.46 and 148,632.41 is: 205,121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,546.61 : 345,768.46 = 148,632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,546.61/345,768.46 = 148,632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,546.61x = 345,768.46 × 148,632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,546.61x = 51,392,397,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392,397,411.37/250,546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,121.11

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