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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,908.40, 346,096.11 and 148,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,908.40, 346,096.11 and 148,861.60 is: 205,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,908.40 : 346,096.11 = 148,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,908.40/346,096.11 = 148,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,908.40x = 346,096.11 × 148,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,908.40x = 51,520,420,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,420,688.38/250,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,335.58

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