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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,677.40, 380,256.90 and 148,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,677.40, 380,256.90 and 148,442.20 is: 222,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,677.40 : 380,256.90 = 148,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,677.40/380,256.90 = 148,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,677.40x = 380,256.90 × 148,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,677.40x = 56,446,170,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,446,170,801.18/253,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,511.63

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