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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,548.36, 345,770.87 and 148,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,548.36, 345,770.87 and 148,634.16 is: 205,123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,548.36 : 345,770.87 = 148,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,548.36/345,770.87 = 148,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,548.36x = 345,770.87 × 148,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,548.36x = 51,393,362,814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,362,814.92/250,548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,123.53

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