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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,754.46, 381,606.33 and 149,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,754.46, 381,606.33 and 149,253.34 is: 223,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,754.46 : 381,606.33 = 149,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,754.46/381,606.33 = 149,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,754.46x = 381,606.33 × 149,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,754.46x = 56,956,019,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,956,019,317.64/254,754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,572.22

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