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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,558.91, 348,534.52 and 149,196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,558.91, 348,534.52 and 149,196.51 is: 205,893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,558.91 : 348,534.52 = 149,196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,558.91/348,534.52 = 149,196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,558.91x = 348,534.52 × 149,196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,558.91x = 52,000,133,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,133,625.53/252,558.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,893.09

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