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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,956.56, 346,297.02 and 148,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,956.56, 346,297.02 and 148,964.60 is: 205,557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,956.56 : 346,297.02 = 148,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,956.56/346,297.02 = 148,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,956.56x = 346,297.02 × 148,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,956.56x = 51,585,997,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,585,997,065.49/250,956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,557.48

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