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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,578.22, 345,848.21 and 148,660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,578.22, 345,848.21 and 148,660.27 is: 205,180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,578.22 : 345,848.21 = 148,660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,578.22/345,848.21 = 148,660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,578.22x = 345,848.21 × 148,660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,578.22x = 51,413,888,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,888,277.62/250,578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,180.99

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