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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,527.79, 346,993.86 and 149,495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,527.79, 346,993.86 and 149,495.27 is: 206,235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,527.79 : 346,993.86 = 149,495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,527.79/346,993.86 = 149,495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,527.79x = 346,993.86 × 149,495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,527.79x = 51,873,942,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,873,942,189.49/251,527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,235.43

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