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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,908.50, 346,096.26 and 148,861.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,908.50, 346,096.26 and 148,861.73 is: 205,335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,908.50 : 346,096.26 = 148,861.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,908.50/346,096.26 = 148,861.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,908.50x = 346,096.26 × 148,861.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,908.50x = 51,520,488,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520,488,875.37/250,908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,335.76

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