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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,883.15, 346,206.10 and 148,913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,883.15, 346,206.10 and 148,913.06 is: 205,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,883.15 : 346,206.10 = 148,913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,883.15/346,206.10 = 148,913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,883.15x = 346,206.10 × 148,913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,883.15x = 51,554,609,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554,609,741.67/250,883.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,492.52

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