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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,844.81, 347,575.91 and 148,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,844.81, 347,575.91 and 148,502.39 is: 204,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,844.81 : 347,575.91 = 148,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,844.81/347,575.91 = 148,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,844.81x = 347,575.91 × 148,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,844.81x = 51,615,850,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,615,850,861.03/251,844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,951.02

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