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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,651.42, 376,020.97 and 149,530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,651.42, 376,020.97 and 149,530.01 is: 224,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,651.42 : 376,020.97 = 149,530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,651.42/376,020.97 = 149,530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,651.42x = 376,020.97 × 149,530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,651.42x = 56,226,419,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,419,404.31/250,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,321.17

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