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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,681.92, 345,985.20 and 148,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,681.92, 345,985.20 and 148,763.60 is: 205,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,681.92 : 345,985.20 = 148,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,681.92/345,985.20 = 148,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,681.92x = 345,985.20 × 148,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,681.92x = 51,470,003,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,470,003,898.72/250,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,319.97

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