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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,273.48, 346,639.36 and 149,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,273.48, 346,639.36 and 149,302.04 is: 205,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,273.48 : 346,639.36 = 149,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,273.48/346,639.36 = 149,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,273.48x = 346,639.36 × 149,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,273.48x = 51,753,963,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,753,963,592.29/251,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,966.68

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