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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,965.60, 346,180.36 and 148,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,965.60, 346,180.36 and 148,923.84 is: 205,424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,965.60 : 346,180.36 = 148,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,965.60/346,180.36 = 148,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,965.60x = 346,180.36 × 148,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,965.60x = 51,554,508,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554,508,543.78/250,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,424.60

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