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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,829.47, 346,121.83 and 148,837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,829.47, 346,121.83 and 148,837.38 is: 205,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,829.47 : 346,121.83 = 148,837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,829.47/346,121.83 = 148,837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,829.47x = 346,121.83 × 148,837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,829.47x = 51,515,866,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515,866,338.01/250,829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,382.03

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