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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,512.50, 347,066.19 and 148,130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,512.50, 347,066.19 and 148,130.31 is: 204,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,512.50 : 347,066.19 = 148,130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,512.50/347,066.19 = 148,130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,512.50x = 347,066.19 × 148,130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,512.50x = 51,411,022,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,411,022,315.22/251,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,407.42

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