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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,898.36, 346,082.24 and 148,851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,898.36, 346,082.24 and 148,851.59 is: 205,321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,898.36 : 346,082.24 = 148,851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,898.36/346,082.24 = 148,851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,898.36x = 346,082.24 × 148,851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,898.36x = 51,514,889,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,514,889,220.09/250,898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,321.75

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