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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,845.85, 346,144.19 and 148,853.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,845.85, 346,144.19 and 148,853.73 is: 205,404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,845.85 : 346,144.19 = 148,853.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,845.85/346,144.19 = 148,853.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,845.85x = 346,144.19 × 148,853.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,845.85x = 51,524,854,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,524,854,353.10/250,845.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,404.46

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