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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,672.68, 345,906.59 and 147,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,672.68, 345,906.59 and 147,295.91 is: 203,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,672.68 : 345,906.59 = 147,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,672.68/345,906.59 = 147,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,672.68x = 345,906.59 × 147,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,672.68x = 50,950,626,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950,626,077.33/250,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,255.60

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