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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,681.24, 354,164.70 and 149,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,681.24, 354,164.70 and 149,196.26 is: 205,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,681.24 : 354,164.70 = 149,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,681.24/354,164.70 = 149,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,681.24x = 354,164.70 × 149,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,681.24x = 52,840,050,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840,050,108.92/256,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,858.64

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