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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,566.58, 375,792.36 and 149,393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,566.58, 375,792.36 and 149,393.26 is: 224,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,566.58 : 375,792.36 = 149,393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,566.58/375,792.36 = 149,393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,566.58x = 375,792.36 × 149,393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,566.58x = 56,140,845,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,140,845,743.49/250,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,055.60

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