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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,301.39, 346,846.36 and 149,307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,301.39, 346,846.36 and 149,307.22 is: 206,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,301.39 : 346,846.36 = 149,307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,301.39/346,846.36 = 149,307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,301.39x = 346,846.36 × 149,307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,301.39x = 51,786,667,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786,667,514.39/251,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,073.94

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