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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,687.35, 354,086.34 and 149,245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,687.35, 354,086.34 and 149,245.51 is: 205,876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,687.35 : 354,086.34 = 149,245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,687.35/354,086.34 = 149,245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,687.35x = 354,086.34 × 149,245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,687.35x = 52,845,796,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845,796,397.33/256,687.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,876.12

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