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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,216.39, 356,236.61 and 149,300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,216.39, 356,236.61 and 149,300.82 is: 205,976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,216.39 : 356,236.61 = 149,300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,216.39/356,236.61 = 149,300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,216.39x = 356,236.61 × 149,300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,216.39x = 53,186,417,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186,417,987.02/258,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,976.15

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