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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,830.50, 346,123.22 and 148,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,830.50, 346,123.22 and 148,838.38 is: 205,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,830.50 : 346,123.22 = 148,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,830.50/346,123.22 = 148,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,830.50x = 346,123.22 × 148,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,830.50x = 51,516,419,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516,419,345.18/250,830.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,383.39

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