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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,849.25, 347,543.90 and 149,851.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,849.25, 347,543.90 and 149,851.35 is: 206,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,849.25 : 347,543.90 = 149,851.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,849.25/347,543.90 = 149,851.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,849.25x = 347,543.90 × 149,851.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,849.25x = 52,079,922,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079,922,411.95/251,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,790.06

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