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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,049.54, 346,424.33 and 149,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,049.54, 346,424.33 and 149,057.58 is: 205,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,049.54 : 346,424.33 = 149,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,049.54/346,424.33 = 149,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,049.54x = 346,424.33 × 149,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,049.54x = 51,637,171,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,637,171,537.63/251,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,685.19

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