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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,596.18, 345,683.14 and 148,523.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,596.18, 345,683.14 and 148,523.42 is: 204,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,596.18 : 345,683.14 = 148,523.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,596.18/345,683.14 = 148,523.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,596.18x = 345,683.14 × 148,523.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,596.18x = 51,342,043,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342,043,517.48/250,596.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,879.59

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