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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,034.58, 346,411.24 and 149,054.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,034.58, 346,411.24 and 149,054.77 is: 205,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,034.58 : 346,411.24 = 149,054.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,034.58/346,411.24 = 149,054.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,034.58x = 346,411.24 × 149,054.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,034.58x = 51,634,247,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634,247,703.61/251,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,685.80

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