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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,934.16, 346,131.60 and 148,887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,934.16, 346,131.60 and 148,887.38 is: 205,371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,934.16 : 346,131.60 = 148,887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,934.16/346,131.60 = 148,887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,934.16x = 346,131.60 × 148,887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,934.16x = 51,534,627,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534,627,059.21/250,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,371.11

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