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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,529.29, 346,995.93 and 149,496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,529.29, 346,995.93 and 149,496.77 is: 206,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,529.29 : 346,995.93 = 149,496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,529.29/346,995.93 = 149,496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,529.29x = 346,995.93 × 149,496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,529.29x = 51,874,771,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874,771,605.64/251,529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.50

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