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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,548.86, 345,771.57 and 148,634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,548.86, 345,771.57 and 148,634.66 is: 205,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,548.86 : 345,771.57 = 148,634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,548.86/345,771.57 = 148,634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,548.86x = 345,771.57 × 148,634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,548.86x = 51,393,638,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,638,015.76/250,548.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,124.22

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