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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,375.88, 346,862.63 and 147,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,375.88, 346,862.63 and 147,948.60 is: 204,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,375.88 : 346,862.63 = 147,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,375.88/346,862.63 = 147,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,375.88x = 346,862.63 × 147,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,375.88x = 51,317,840,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317,840,500.82/251,375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,147.83

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