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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,496.40, 380,244.60 and 148,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,496.40, 380,244.60 and 148,261.20 is: 222,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,496.40 : 380,244.60 = 148,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,496.40/380,244.60 = 148,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,496.40x = 380,244.60 × 148,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,496.40x = 56,375,520,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,375,520,689.52/253,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,391.80

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