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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,896.15, 346,079.21 and 148,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,896.15, 346,079.21 and 148,849.34 is: 205,318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,896.15 : 346,079.21 = 148,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,896.15/346,079.21 = 148,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,896.15x = 346,079.21 × 148,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,896.15x = 51,513,659,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,659,521.58/250,896.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,318.65

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