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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,922.62, 347,630.37 and 149,931.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,922.62, 347,630.37 and 149,931.64 is: 206,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,922.62 : 347,630.37 = 149,931.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,922.62/347,630.37 = 149,931.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,922.62x = 347,630.37 × 149,931.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,922.62x = 52,120,791,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120,791,360.20/251,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,892.06

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