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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,811.40, 381,957.90 and 149,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,811.40, 381,957.90 and 149,576.20 is: 224,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,811.40 : 381,957.90 = 149,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,811.40/381,957.90 = 149,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,811.40x = 381,957.90 × 149,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,811.40x = 57,131,811,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131,811,241.98/254,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,212.15

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