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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,001.38, 376,548.55 and 149,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,001.38, 376,548.55 and 149,975.65 is: 224,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,001.38 : 376,548.55 = 149,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,001.38/376,548.55 = 149,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,001.38x = 376,548.55 × 149,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,001.38x = 56,473,113,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473,113,638.55/251,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,991.25

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