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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,453.40, 381,680.10 and 149,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,453.40, 381,680.10 and 149,477.40 is: 224,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,453.40 : 381,680.10 = 149,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,453.40/381,680.10 = 149,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,453.40x = 381,680.10 × 149,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,453.40x = 57,052,548,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052,548,979.74/254,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,216.10

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