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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,346.22, 346,866.23 and 147,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,346.22, 346,866.23 and 147,961.76 is: 204,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,346.22 : 346,866.23 = 147,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,346.22/346,866.23 = 147,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,346.22x = 346,866.23 × 147,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,346.22x = 51,322,937,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322,937,875.36/251,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,192.20

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