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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,974.34, 346,344.85 and 149,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,974.34, 346,344.85 and 149,020.16 is: 205,647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,974.34 : 346,344.85 = 149,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,974.34/346,344.85 = 149,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,974.34x = 346,344.85 × 149,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,974.34x = 51,612,364,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612,364,962.18/250,974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,647.98

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