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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,804.70, 382,498.65 and 149,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,804.70, 382,498.65 and 149,682.90 is: 224,695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,804.70 : 382,498.65 = 149,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,804.70/382,498.65 = 149,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,804.70x = 382,498.65 × 149,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,804.70x = 57,253,507,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,507,178.09/254,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,695.65

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