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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,687.23, 354,086.17 and 149,245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,687.23, 354,086.17 and 149,245.39 is: 205,875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,687.23 : 354,086.17 = 149,245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,687.23/354,086.17 = 149,245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,687.23x = 354,086.17 × 149,245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,687.23x = 52,845,726,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845,726,018.60/256,687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,875.94

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