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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,686.73, 354,085.48 and 149,244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,686.73, 354,085.48 and 149,244.89 is: 205,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,686.73 : 354,085.48 = 149,244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,686.73/354,085.48 = 149,244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,686.73x = 354,085.48 × 149,244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,686.73x = 52,845,446,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845,446,369.66/256,686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,875.26

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