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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,009.13, 375,572.61 and 149,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,009.13, 375,572.61 and 149,435.66 is: 223,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,009.13 : 375,572.61 = 149,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,009.13/375,572.61 = 149,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,009.13x = 375,572.61 × 149,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,009.13x = 56,123,938,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,938,975.41/251,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,593.22

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