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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,021.02, 349,158.73 and 149,722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,021.02, 349,158.73 and 149,722.17 is: 206,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,021.02 : 349,158.73 = 149,722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,021.02/349,158.73 = 149,722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,021.02x = 349,158.73 × 149,722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,021.02x = 52,276,802,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276,802,870.05/253,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,610.52

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