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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,657.60, 379,708.80 and 148,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,657.60, 379,708.80 and 148,163.20 is: 221,790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,657.60 : 379,708.80 = 148,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,657.60/379,708.80 = 148,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,657.60x = 379,708.80 × 148,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,657.60x = 56,258,870,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,870,876.16/253,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,790.60

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