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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,942.30, 346,277.36 and 148,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,942.30, 346,277.36 and 148,950.34 is: 205,537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,942.30 : 346,277.36 = 148,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,942.30/346,277.36 = 148,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,942.30x = 346,277.36 × 148,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,942.30x = 51,578,130,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578,130,506.30/250,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,537.81

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