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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,284.81, 346,616.84 and 149,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,284.81, 346,616.84 and 149,236.66 is: 205,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,284.81 : 346,616.84 = 149,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,284.81/346,616.84 = 149,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,284.81x = 346,616.84 × 149,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,284.81x = 51,727,939,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727,939,501.35/251,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,853.83

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