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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,092.67, 346,584.68 and 149,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,092.67, 346,584.68 and 149,134.73 is: 205,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,092.67 : 346,584.68 = 149,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,092.67/346,584.68 = 149,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,092.67x = 346,584.68 × 149,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,092.67x = 51,687,812,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,687,812,673.94/251,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,851.54

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