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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,817.20, 382,517.40 and 149,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,817.20, 382,517.40 and 149,695.40 is: 224,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,817.20 : 382,517.40 = 149,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,817.20/382,517.40 = 149,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,817.20x = 382,517.40 × 149,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,817.20x = 57,261,095,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261,095,199.96/254,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,714.40

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