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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,042.88, 354,720.96 and 149,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,042.88, 354,720.96 and 149,675.52 is: 206,553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,042.88 : 354,720.96 = 149,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,042.88/354,720.96 = 149,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,042.88x = 354,720.96 × 149,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,042.88x = 53,093,044,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,044,142.90/257,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,553.26

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