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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,466.40, 381,699.60 and 149,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,466.40, 381,699.60 and 149,231.20 is: 223,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,466.40 : 381,699.60 = 149,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,466.40/381,699.60 = 149,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,466.40x = 381,699.60 × 149,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,466.40x = 56,961,489,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,961,489,347.52/254,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,846.80

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