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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,941.30, 346,275.97 and 148,949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,941.30, 346,275.97 and 148,949.34 is: 205,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,941.30 : 346,275.97 = 148,949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,941.30/346,275.97 = 148,949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,941.30x = 346,275.97 × 148,949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,941.30x = 51,577,577,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577,577,189.36/250,941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,536.42

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