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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.23, 345,772.08 and 148,635.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.23, 345,772.08 and 148,635.03 is: 205,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.23 : 345,772.08 = 148,635.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.23/345,772.08 = 148,635.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.23x = 345,772.08 × 148,635.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.23x = 51,393,843,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,843,483.96/250,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,124.73

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