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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,252.10, 376,759.35 and 146,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,252.10, 376,759.35 and 146,103.30 is: 219,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,252.10 : 376,759.35 = 146,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,252.10/376,759.35 = 146,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,252.10x = 376,759.35 × 146,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,252.10x = 55,045,784,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,045,784,340.86/251,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,085.87

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