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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,013.72, 346,364.08 and 147,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,013.72, 346,364.08 and 147,652.60 is: 203,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,013.72 : 346,364.08 = 147,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,013.72/346,364.08 = 147,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,013.72x = 346,364.08 × 147,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,013.72x = 51,141,556,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,141,556,589.48/251,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,740.09

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