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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,711.25, 376,131.71 and 146,816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,711.25, 376,131.71 and 146,816.75 is: 220,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,711.25 : 376,131.71 = 146,816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,711.25/376,131.71 = 146,816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,711.25x = 376,131.71 × 146,816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,711.25x = 55,222,435,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222,435,234.14/250,711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,263.09

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