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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,865.82, 346,139.94 and 148,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,865.82, 346,139.94 and 148,924.89 is: 205,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,865.82 : 346,139.94 = 148,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,865.82/346,139.94 = 148,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,865.82x = 346,139.94 × 148,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,865.82x = 51,548,852,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,852,489.11/250,865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,483.76

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