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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,964.34, 346,178.64 and 148,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,964.34, 346,178.64 and 148,922.56 is: 205,422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,964.34 : 346,178.64 = 148,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,964.34/346,178.64 = 148,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,964.34x = 346,178.64 × 148,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,964.34x = 51,553,809,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,553,809,286.12/250,964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,422.85

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