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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,818.37, 346,016.33 and 148,848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,818.37, 346,016.33 and 148,848.12 is: 205,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,818.37 : 346,016.33 = 148,848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,818.37/346,016.33 = 148,848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,818.37x = 346,016.33 × 148,848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,818.37x = 51,503,880,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,503,880,209.80/250,818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,343.34

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