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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,688.04, 354,087.29 and 149,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,688.04, 354,087.29 and 149,246.20 is: 205,877.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,688.04 : 354,087.29 = 149,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,688.04/354,087.29 = 149,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,688.04x = 354,087.29 × 149,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,688.04x = 52,846,182,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,846,182,500.80/256,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,877.07

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