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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,388.32, 356,543.82 and 149,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,388.32, 356,543.82 and 149,511.36 is: 206,307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,388.32 : 356,543.82 = 149,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,388.32/356,543.82 = 149,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,388.32x = 356,543.82 × 149,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,388.32x = 53,307,351,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307,351,427.80/258,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,307.12

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