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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,351.40, 380,084.70 and 148,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,351.40, 380,084.70 and 148,116.20 is: 222,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,351.40 : 380,084.70 = 148,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,351.40/380,084.70 = 148,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,351.40x = 380,084.70 × 148,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,351.40x = 56,296,701,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296,701,442.14/253,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,207.97

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