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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,651.31, 347,146.46 and 149,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,651.31, 347,146.46 and 149,604.18 is: 206,375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,651.31 : 347,146.46 = 149,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,651.31/347,146.46 = 149,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,651.31x = 347,146.46 × 149,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,651.31x = 51,934,560,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,934,560,740.18/251,651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,375.09

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