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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,882.15, 346,204.73 and 148,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,882.15, 346,204.73 and 148,912.06 is: 205,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,882.15 : 346,204.73 = 148,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,882.15/346,204.73 = 148,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,882.15x = 346,204.73 × 148,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,882.15x = 51,554,057,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554,057,050.46/250,882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,491.14

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