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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,235.80, 381,353.70 and 149,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,235.80, 381,353.70 and 149,259.80 is: 223,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,235.80 : 381,353.70 = 149,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,235.80/381,353.70 = 149,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,235.80x = 381,353.70 × 149,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,235.80x = 56,920,776,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,776,991.26/254,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,889.70

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