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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,177.52, 346,614.48 and 149,212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,177.52, 346,614.48 and 149,212.29 is: 205,906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,177.52 : 346,614.48 = 149,212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,177.52/346,614.48 = 149,212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,177.52x = 346,614.48 × 149,212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,177.52x = 51,719,140,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,719,140,307.96/251,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,906.72

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