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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,566.56, 347,140.84 and 148,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,566.56, 347,140.84 and 148,184.34 is: 204,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,566.56 : 347,140.84 = 148,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,566.56/347,140.84 = 148,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,566.56x = 347,140.84 × 148,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,566.56x = 51,440,834,868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440,834,868.05/251,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,482.01

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