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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,952.55, 346,291.50 and 148,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,952.55, 346,291.50 and 148,960.59 is: 205,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,952.55 : 346,291.50 = 148,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,952.55/346,291.50 = 148,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,952.55x = 346,291.50 × 148,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,952.55x = 51,583,786,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,583,786,151.99/250,952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,551.95

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