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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,898.40, 346,082.31 and 148,851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,898.40, 346,082.31 and 148,851.59 is: 205,321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,898.40 : 346,082.31 = 148,851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,898.40/346,082.31 = 148,851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,898.40x = 346,082.31 × 148,851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,898.40x = 51,514,900,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,514,900,383.96/250,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,321.76

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