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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,883.40, 380,825.10 and 148,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,883.40, 380,825.10 and 148,907.40 is: 223,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,883.40 : 380,825.10 = 148,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,883.40/380,825.10 = 148,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,883.40x = 380,825.10 × 148,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,883.40x = 56,707,675,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,707,675,495.74/253,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,361.10

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