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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,836.24, 346,131.10 and 148,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,836.24, 346,131.10 and 148,844.14 is: 205,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,836.24 : 346,131.10 = 148,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,836.24/346,131.10 = 148,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,836.24x = 346,131.10 × 148,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,836.24x = 51,519,585,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,519,585,906.75/250,836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,391.32

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