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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,894.89, 346,077.46 and 148,848.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,894.89, 346,077.46 and 148,848.11 is: 205,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,894.89 : 346,077.46 = 148,848.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,894.89/346,077.46 = 148,848.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,894.89x = 346,077.46 × 148,848.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,894.89x = 51,512,974,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512,974,614.72/250,894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,316.95

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