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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,053.34, 346,301.46 and 149,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,053.34, 346,301.46 and 149,011.56 is: 205,545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,053.34 : 346,301.46 = 149,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,053.34/346,301.46 = 149,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,053.34x = 346,301.46 × 149,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,053.34x = 51,602,920,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602,920,784.88/251,053.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,545.65

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