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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,014.22, 346,364.77 and 147,653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,014.22, 346,364.77 and 147,653.10 is: 203,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,014.22 : 346,364.77 = 147,653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,014.22/346,364.77 = 147,653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,014.22x = 346,364.77 × 147,653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,014.22x = 51,141,831,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,141,831,652.15/251,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,740.78

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