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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,533.49, 348,569.09 and 149,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,533.49, 348,569.09 and 149,263.35 is: 206,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,533.49 : 348,569.09 = 149,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,533.49/348,569.09 = 149,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,533.49x = 348,569.09 × 149,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,533.49x = 52,028,590,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,028,590,079.85/252,533.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,026.50

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