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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,947.17, 376,363.33 and 149,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,947.17, 376,363.33 and 149,773.79 is: 224,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,947.17 : 376,363.33 = 149,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,947.17/376,363.33 = 149,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,947.17x = 376,363.33 × 149,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,947.17x = 56,369,362,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369,362,351.12/250,947.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,626.41

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