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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,013.47, 346,363.73 and 147,652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,013.47, 346,363.73 and 147,652.35 is: 203,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,013.47 : 346,363.73 = 147,652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,013.47/346,363.73 = 147,652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,013.47x = 346,363.73 × 147,652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,013.47x = 51,141,419,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,141,419,058.40/251,013.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,739.74

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