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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,884.15, 346,207.48 and 148,914.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,884.15, 346,207.48 and 148,914.06 is: 205,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,884.15 : 346,207.48 = 148,914.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,884.15/346,207.48 = 148,914.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,884.15x = 346,207.48 × 148,914.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,884.15x = 51,555,161,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,555,161,449.17/250,884.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,493.90

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