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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,831.10, 346,124.07 and 148,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,831.10, 346,124.07 and 148,839 is: 205,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,831.10 : 346,124.07 = 148,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,831.10/346,124.07 = 148,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,831.10x = 346,124.07 × 148,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,831.10x = 51,516,760,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516,760,454.73/250,831.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,384.27

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