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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,314.67, 356,450.63 and 149,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,314.67, 356,450.63 and 149,391.14 is: 206,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,314.67 : 356,450.63 = 149,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,314.67/356,450.63 = 149,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,314.67x = 356,450.63 × 149,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,314.67x = 53,250,563,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,250,563,440.21/258,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,146.11

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