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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,954.56, 346,294.26 and 148,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,954.56, 346,294.26 and 148,962.60 is: 205,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,954.56 : 346,294.26 = 148,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,954.56/346,294.26 = 148,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,954.56x = 346,294.26 × 148,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,954.56x = 51,584,893,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,584,893,334.68/250,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,554.72

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