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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,020.12, 375,589.08 and 149,446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,020.12, 375,589.08 and 149,446.68 is: 223,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,020.12 : 375,589.08 = 149,446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,020.12/375,589.08 = 149,446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,020.12x = 375,589.08 × 149,446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,020.12x = 56,130,541,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,541,050.25/251,020.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,609.73

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