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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,992.08, 375,547.03 and 149,418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,992.08, 375,547.03 and 149,418.57 is: 223,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,992.08 : 375,547.03 = 149,418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,992.08/375,547.03 = 149,418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,992.08x = 375,547.03 × 149,418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,992.08x = 56,113,701,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,701,120.04/250,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,567.62

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