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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,271.48, 346,636.58 and 149,300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,271.48, 346,636.58 and 149,300.04 is: 205,963.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,271.48 : 346,636.58 = 149,300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,271.48/346,636.58 = 149,300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,271.48x = 346,636.58 × 149,300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,271.48x = 51,752,855,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,752,855,259.46/251,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,963.91

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