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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,900.25, 346,084.88 and 148,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,900.25, 346,084.88 and 148,853.48 is: 205,324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,900.25 : 346,084.88 = 148,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,900.25/346,084.88 = 148,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,900.25x = 346,084.88 × 148,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,900.25x = 51,515,938,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515,938,884.33/250,900.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,324.38

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