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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,944.81, 346,280.79 and 148,952.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,944.81, 346,280.79 and 148,952.85 is: 205,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,944.81 : 346,280.79 = 148,952.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,944.81/346,280.79 = 148,952.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,944.81x = 346,280.79 × 148,952.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,944.81x = 51,579,510,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,579,510,570.75/250,944.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,541.25

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