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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,110.16, 380,255.73 and 148,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,110.16, 380,255.73 and 148,002.94 is: 222,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,110.16 : 380,255.73 = 148,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,110.16/380,255.73 = 148,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,110.16x = 380,255.73 × 148,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,110.16x = 56,278,965,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278,965,991.85/253,110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,349.69

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