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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,359.40, 380,096.70 and 148,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,359.40, 380,096.70 and 148,124.20 is: 222,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,359.40 : 380,096.70 = 148,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,359.40/380,096.70 = 148,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,359.40x = 380,096.70 × 148,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,359.40x = 56,301,519,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301,519,610.14/253,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,219.98

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