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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,010.13, 375,574.11 and 149,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,010.13, 375,574.11 and 149,436.66 is: 223,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,010.13 : 375,574.11 = 149,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,010.13/375,574.11 = 149,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,010.13x = 375,574.11 × 149,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,010.13x = 56,124,540,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,540,580.87/251,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,594.72

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