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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,493.96, 347,041.08 and 148,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,493.96, 347,041.08 and 148,111.77 is: 204,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,493.96 : 347,041.08 = 148,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,493.96/347,041.08 = 148,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,493.96x = 347,041.08 × 148,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,493.96x = 51,400,868,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,400,868,621.51/251,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,382.12

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