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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,577.22, 345,846.83 and 148,659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,577.22, 345,846.83 and 148,659.27 is: 205,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,577.22 : 345,846.83 = 148,659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,577.22/345,846.83 = 148,659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,577.22x = 345,846.83 × 148,659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,577.22x = 51,413,336,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,336,536.32/250,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,179.61

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