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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,497.40, 380,246.10 and 148,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,497.40, 380,246.10 and 148,262.20 is: 222,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,497.40 : 380,246.10 = 148,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,497.40/380,246.10 = 148,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,497.40x = 380,246.10 × 148,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,497.40x = 56,376,123,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376,123,327.42/253,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,393.30

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