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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,058.51, 349,210.13 and 149,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,058.51, 349,210.13 and 149,759.66 is: 206,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,058.51 : 349,210.13 = 149,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,058.51/349,210.13 = 149,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,058.51x = 349,210.13 × 149,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,058.51x = 52,297,590,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297,590,461.58/253,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,662.05

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