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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,465.40, 381,698.10 and 149,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,465.40, 381,698.10 and 149,489.40 is: 224,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,465.40 : 381,698.10 = 149,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,465.40/381,698.10 = 149,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,465.40x = 381,698.10 × 149,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,465.40x = 57,059,819,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,819,950.14/254,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,234.10

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