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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,682.20, 382,023.30 and 148,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,682.20, 382,023.30 and 148,248.20 is: 222,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,682.20 : 382,023.30 = 148,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,682.20/382,023.30 = 148,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,682.20x = 382,023.30 × 148,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,682.20x = 56,634,266,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,634,266,583.06/254,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,372.30

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