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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,006.13, 375,568.11 and 149,432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,006.13, 375,568.11 and 149,432.65 is: 223,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,006.13 : 375,568.11 = 149,432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,006.13/375,568.11 = 149,432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,006.13x = 375,568.11 × 149,432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,006.13x = 56,122,136,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,136,993.87/251,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,588.71

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