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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,577.33, 354,094.04 and 149,147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,577.33, 354,094.04 and 149,147.03 is: 205,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,577.33 : 354,094.04 = 149,147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,577.33/354,094.04 = 149,147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,577.33x = 354,094.04 × 149,147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,577.33x = 52,812,073,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,812,073,009.10/256,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,832.97

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