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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,566.81, 347,141.19 and 148,184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,566.81, 347,141.19 and 148,184.59 is: 204,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,566.81 : 347,141.19 = 148,184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,566.81/347,141.19 = 148,184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,566.81x = 347,141.19 × 148,184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,566.81x = 51,440,973,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440,973,303.49/251,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,482.35

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