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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,896.17, 346,079.22 and 148,849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,896.17, 346,079.22 and 148,849.39 is: 205,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,896.17 : 346,079.22 = 148,849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,896.17/346,079.22 = 148,849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,896.17x = 346,079.22 × 148,849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,896.17x = 51,513,680,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,680,788.68/250,896.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,318.72

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