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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,344.72, 346,864.16 and 147,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,344.72, 346,864.16 and 147,960.27 is: 204,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,344.72 : 346,864.16 = 147,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,344.72/346,864.16 = 147,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,344.72x = 346,864.16 × 147,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,344.72x = 51,322,112,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322,112,292.80/251,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,190.14

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