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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,846.85, 346,145.56 and 148,854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,846.85, 346,145.56 and 148,854.73 is: 205,405.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,846.85 : 346,145.56 = 148,854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,846.85/346,145.56 = 148,854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,846.85x = 346,145.56 × 148,854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,846.85x = 51,525,403,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525,403,874.50/250,846.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,405.82

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