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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,919.38, 346,256.04 and 148,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,919.38, 346,256.04 and 148,949.20 is: 205,542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,919.38 : 346,256.04 = 148,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,919.38/346,256.04 = 148,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,919.38x = 346,256.04 × 148,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,919.38x = 51,574,560,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,574,560,153.17/250,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,542.35

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