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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,909.50, 346,097.64 and 148,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,909.50, 346,097.64 and 148,862.73 is: 205,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,909.50 : 346,097.64 = 148,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,909.50/346,097.64 = 148,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,909.50x = 346,097.64 × 148,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,909.50x = 51,521,039,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,521,039,536.96/250,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,337.14

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