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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,617.30, 356,886.28 and 149,726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,617.30, 356,886.28 and 149,726.23 is: 206,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,617.30 : 356,886.28 = 149,726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,617.30/356,886.28 = 149,726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,617.30x = 356,886.28 × 149,726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,617.30x = 53,435,235,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435,235,976.59/258,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,618.95

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