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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,528.92, 346,995.41 and 149,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,528.92, 346,995.41 and 149,496.40 is: 206,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,528.92 : 346,995.41 = 149,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,528.92/346,995.41 = 149,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,528.92x = 346,995.41 × 149,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,528.92x = 51,874,564,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874,564,297.79/251,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,236.98

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