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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,282.81, 346,614.08 and 149,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,282.81, 346,614.08 and 149,234.66 is: 205,851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,282.81 : 346,614.08 = 149,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,282.81/346,614.08 = 149,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,282.81x = 346,614.08 × 149,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,282.81x = 51,726,833,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726,833,020.03/251,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,851.06

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