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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.10, 346,161.72 and 148,910.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.10, 346,161.72 and 148,910.31 is: 205,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.10 : 346,161.72 = 148,910.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.10/346,161.72 = 148,910.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.10x = 346,161.72 × 148,910.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.10x = 51,547,049,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547,049,035.33/250,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,405.93

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