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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,961.59, 346,174.85 and 148,919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,961.59, 346,174.85 and 148,919.81 is: 205,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,961.59 : 346,174.85 = 148,919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,961.59/346,174.85 = 148,919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,961.59x = 346,174.85 × 148,919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,961.59x = 51,552,292,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,552,292,144.18/250,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,419.06

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