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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,048.12, 346,362.96 and 149,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,048.12, 346,362.96 and 149,104.76 is: 205,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,048.12 : 346,362.96 = 149,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,048.12/346,362.96 = 149,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,048.12x = 346,362.96 × 149,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,048.12x = 51,644,366,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,644,366,023.69/251,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,715.01

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