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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,976.34, 346,347.61 and 149,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,976.34, 346,347.61 and 149,022.16 is: 205,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,976.34 : 346,347.61 = 149,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,976.34/346,347.61 = 149,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,976.34x = 346,347.61 × 149,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,976.34x = 51,613,468,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,613,468,953.04/250,976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,650.74

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