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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,830.24, 346,122.82 and 148,838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,830.24, 346,122.82 and 148,838.14 is: 205,383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,830.24 : 346,122.82 = 148,838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,830.24/346,122.82 = 148,838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,830.24x = 346,122.82 × 148,838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,830.24x = 51,516,276,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516,276,740.35/250,830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,383.04

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