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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,014.72, 346,365.46 and 147,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,014.72, 346,365.46 and 147,653.60 is: 203,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,014.72 : 346,365.46 = 147,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,014.72/346,365.46 = 147,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,014.72x = 346,365.46 × 147,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,014.72x = 51,142,107,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,142,107,084.66/251,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,741.47

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