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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,896.90, 346,080.24 and 148,850.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,896.90, 346,080.24 and 148,850.09 is: 205,319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,896.90 : 346,080.24 = 148,850.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,896.90/346,080.24 = 148,850.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,896.90x = 346,080.24 × 148,850.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,896.90x = 51,514,073,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,514,073,140.82/250,896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,319.69

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