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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,483.14, 356,683.20 and 149,568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,483.14, 356,683.20 and 149,568.65 is: 206,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,483.14 : 356,683.20 = 149,568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,483.14/356,683.20 = 149,568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,483.14x = 356,683.20 × 149,568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,483.14x = 53,348,624,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348,624,701.68/258,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,391.12

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