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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,464.50, 346,999.95 and 148,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,464.50, 346,999.95 and 148,082.24 is: 204,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,464.50 : 346,999.95 = 148,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,464.50/346,999.95 = 148,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,464.50x = 346,999.95 × 148,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,464.50x = 51,384,530,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,384,530,743.39/251,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,341.09

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