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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,466.51, 347,017.23 and 149,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,466.51, 347,017.23 and 149,492.17 is: 206,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,466.51 : 347,017.23 = 149,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,466.51/347,017.23 = 149,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,466.51x = 347,017.23 × 149,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,466.51x = 51,876,358,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,876,358,740.09/251,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,295.30

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