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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,558.40, 381,837.60 and 149,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,558.40, 381,837.60 and 149,323.20 is: 223,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,558.40 : 381,837.60 = 149,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,558.40/381,837.60 = 149,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,558.40x = 381,837.60 × 149,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,558.40x = 57,017,212,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,017,212,312.32/254,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,984.80

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