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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,932.15, 346,128.84 and 148,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,932.15, 346,128.84 and 148,885.38 is: 205,368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932.15 : 346,128.84 = 148,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932.15/346,128.84 = 148,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932.15x = 346,128.84 × 148,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932.15x = 51,533,523,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,533,523,872.36/250,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,368.36

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