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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,009.64, 375,573.36 and 149,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,009.64, 375,573.36 and 149,436.16 is: 223,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,009.64 : 375,573.36 = 149,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,009.64/375,573.36 = 149,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,009.64x = 375,573.36 × 149,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,009.64x = 56,124,240,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,240,716.70/251,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,593.97

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