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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,956.04, 346,167.30 and 148,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,956.04, 346,167.30 and 148,914.40 is: 205,411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,956.04 : 346,167.30 = 148,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,956.04/346,167.30 = 148,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,956.04x = 346,167.30 × 148,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,956.04x = 51,549,295,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,549,295,779.12/250,956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,411.66

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