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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,085.96, 346,548.92 and 149,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,085.96, 346,548.92 and 149,168.03 is: 205,881.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,085.96 : 346,548.92 = 149,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,085.96/346,548.92 = 149,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,085.96x = 346,548.92 × 149,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,085.96x = 51,694,017,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694,017,216.44/251,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,881.75

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