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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,967.33, 347,558.58 and 149,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,967.33, 347,558.58 and 149,923.80 is: 206,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,967.33 : 347,558.58 = 149,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,967.33/347,558.58 = 149,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,967.33x = 347,558.58 × 149,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,967.33x = 52,107,303,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,107,303,036.20/251,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,801.82

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