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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,820.89, 346,131.79 and 148,930.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,820.89, 346,131.79 and 148,930.23 is: 205,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,820.89 : 346,131.79 = 148,930.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,820.89/346,131.79 = 148,930.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,820.89x = 346,131.79 × 148,930.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,820.89x = 51,549,485,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,549,485,100.19/250,820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,523.09

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