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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,212.60, 346,624.14 and 149,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,212.60, 346,624.14 and 149,269.24 is: 205,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,212.60 : 346,624.14 = 149,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,212.60/346,624.14 = 149,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,212.60x = 346,624.14 × 149,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,212.60x = 51,740,321,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,740,321,943.45/251,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,962.29

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