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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,831.60, 346,124.76 and 148,839.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,831.60, 346,124.76 and 148,839.50 is: 205,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,831.60 : 346,124.76 = 148,839.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,831.60/346,124.76 = 148,839.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,831.60x = 346,124.76 × 148,839.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,831.60x = 51,517,036,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517,036,216.02/250,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,384.96

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