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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,614.42, 347,095.55 and 149,567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,614.42, 347,095.55 and 149,567.29 is: 206,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,614.42 : 347,095.55 = 149,567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,614.42/347,095.55 = 149,567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,614.42x = 347,095.55 × 149,567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,614.42x = 51,914,142,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,914,142,243.15/251,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,324.20

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