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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,832.60, 346,126.14 and 148,840.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,832.60, 346,126.14 and 148,840.50 is: 205,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,832.60 : 346,126.14 = 148,840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,832.60/346,126.14 = 148,840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,832.60x = 346,126.14 × 148,840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,832.60x = 51,517,587,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517,587,740.67/250,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,386.34

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