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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,594.83, 345,766.32 and 148,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,594.83, 345,766.32 and 148,569.66 is: 204,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,594.83 : 345,766.32 = 148,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,594.83/345,766.32 = 148,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,594.83x = 345,766.32 × 148,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,594.83x = 51,370,384,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,384,601.85/250,594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,993.79

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