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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,901.53, 346,244.60 and 148,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,901.53, 346,244.60 and 148,947.44 is: 205,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,901.53 : 346,244.60 = 148,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,901.53/346,244.60 = 148,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,901.53x = 346,244.60 × 148,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,901.53x = 51,572,244,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572,244,866.42/250,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,547.75

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