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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,999.14, 375,557.62 and 149,425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,999.14, 375,557.62 and 149,425.64 is: 223,578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,999.14 : 375,557.62 = 149,425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,999.14/375,557.62 = 149,425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,999.14x = 375,557.62 × 149,425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,999.14x = 56,117,937,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,117,937,725.38/250,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,578.21

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