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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,666.35, 354,243.27 and 149,298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,666.35, 354,243.27 and 149,298.63 is: 206,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,666.35 : 354,243.27 = 149,298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,666.35/354,243.27 = 149,298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,666.35x = 354,243.27 × 149,298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,666.35x = 52,888,034,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,888,034,897.72/256,666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,057.53

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