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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,754.91, 348,760.41 and 149,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,754.91, 348,760.41 and 149,374.71 is: 206,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,754.91 : 348,760.41 = 149,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,754.91/348,760.41 = 149,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,754.91x = 348,760.41 × 149,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,754.91x = 52,095,985,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,985,103.23/252,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,112.65

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