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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,944.42, 376,359.21 and 149,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,944.42, 376,359.21 and 149,771.04 is: 224,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,944.42 : 376,359.21 = 149,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,944.42/376,359.21 = 149,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,944.42x = 376,359.21 × 149,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,944.42x = 56,367,710,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367,710,295.28/250,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,622.29

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