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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,920.35, 347,627.19 and 149,929.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,920.35, 347,627.19 and 149,929.35 is: 206,888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,920.35 : 347,627.19 = 149,929.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,920.35/347,627.19 = 149,929.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,920.35x = 347,627.19 × 149,929.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,920.35x = 52,119,518,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,518,639.03/251,920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,888.88

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