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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,724.60, 379,809.30 and 148,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,724.60, 379,809.30 and 148,230.20 is: 221,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,724.60 : 379,809.30 = 148,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,724.60/379,809.30 = 148,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,724.60x = 379,809.30 × 148,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,724.60x = 56,299,208,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299,208,500.86/253,724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,891.01

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