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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,528.79, 346,995.24 and 149,496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,528.79, 346,995.24 and 149,496.27 is: 206,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,528.79 : 346,995.24 = 149,496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,528.79/346,995.24 = 149,496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,528.79x = 346,995.24 × 149,496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,528.79x = 51,874,494,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874,494,087.75/251,528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,236.81

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