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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,690.83, 345,897.38 and 148,664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,690.83, 345,897.38 and 148,664.45 is: 205,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,690.83 : 345,897.38 = 148,664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,690.83/345,897.38 = 148,664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,690.83x = 345,897.38 × 148,664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,690.83x = 51,422,642,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,422,642,396.32/250,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,123.75

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