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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,094.67, 346,587.44 and 149,136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,094.67, 346,587.44 and 149,136.73 is: 205,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,094.67 : 346,587.44 = 149,136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,094.67/346,587.44 = 149,136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,094.67x = 346,587.44 × 149,136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,094.67x = 51,688,917,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,688,917,460.67/251,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,854.30

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