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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,256.95, 346,764.10 and 149,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,256.95, 346,764.10 and 149,283.25 is: 206,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,256.95 : 346,764.10 = 149,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,256.95/346,764.10 = 149,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,256.95x = 346,764.10 × 149,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,256.95x = 51,766,072,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,766,072,795.42/251,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,028.42

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