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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,769.55, 345,995.03 and 148,710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,769.55, 345,995.03 and 148,710.17 is: 205,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,769.55 : 345,995.03 = 148,710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,769.55/345,995.03 = 148,710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,769.55x = 345,995.03 × 148,710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,769.55x = 51,452,977,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,452,977,256.93/250,769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,180.32

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