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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,972.34, 346,342.09 and 149,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,972.34, 346,342.09 and 149,018.16 is: 205,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,972.34 : 346,342.09 = 149,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,972.34/346,342.09 = 149,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,972.34x = 346,342.09 × 149,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,972.34x = 51,611,259,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,611,259,475.30/250,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,645.21

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