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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,452.54, 346,983.46 and 148,070.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,452.54, 346,983.46 and 148,070.31 is: 204,324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,452.54 : 346,983.46 = 148,070.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,452.54/346,983.46 = 148,070.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,452.54x = 346,983.46 × 148,070.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,452.54x = 51,377,948,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,377,948,487.07/251,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,324.64

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