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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,774.34, 346,017.42 and 148,755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,774.34, 346,017.42 and 148,755.11 is: 205,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,774.34 : 346,017.42 = 148,755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,774.34/346,017.42 = 148,755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,774.34x = 346,017.42 × 148,755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,774.34x = 51,471,857,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,857,643.93/250,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,251.70

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