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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,895.36, 346,078.11 and 148,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,895.36, 346,078.11 and 148,848.58 is: 205,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,895.36 : 346,078.11 = 148,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,895.36/346,078.11 = 148,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,895.36x = 346,078.11 × 148,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,895.36x = 51,513,233,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,233,449.40/250,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,317.60

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