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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,961.04, 346,174.20 and 148,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,961.04, 346,174.20 and 148,919.40 is: 205,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,961.04 : 346,174.20 = 148,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,961.04/346,174.20 = 148,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,961.04x = 346,174.20 × 148,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,961.04x = 51,552,054,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,552,054,159.48/250,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,418.55

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