Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,820.99, 346,019.95 and 148,850.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 250,820.99, 346,019.95 and 148,850.75 is: 205,346.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,820.99 : 346,019.95 = 148,850.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,820.99/346,019.95 = 148,850.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,820.99x = 346,019.95 × 148,850.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,820.99x = 51,505,329,565.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,505,329,565.39/250,820.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,346.96
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