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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,550.58, 375,768.36 and 149,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,550.58, 375,768.36 and 149,377.26 is: 224,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,550.58 : 375,768.36 = 149,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,550.58/375,768.36 = 149,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,550.58x = 375,768.36 × 149,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,550.58x = 56,131,248,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131,248,011.49/250,550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,031.60

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