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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,975.34, 346,346.24 and 149,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,975.34, 346,346.24 and 149,021.16 is: 205,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,975.34 : 346,346.24 = 149,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,975.34/346,346.24 = 149,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,975.34x = 346,346.24 × 149,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,975.34x = 51,612,918,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612,918,446.44/250,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,649.36

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