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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,091.92, 376,580.28 and 149,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,091.92, 376,580.28 and 149,918.48 is: 224,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,091.92 : 376,580.28 = 149,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,091.92/376,580.28 = 149,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,091.92x = 376,580.28 × 149,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,091.92x = 56,456,343,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456,343,175.57/251,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,843.33

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