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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,870.25, 382,083.94 and 149,467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,870.25, 382,083.94 and 149,467.78 is: 224,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,870.25 : 382,083.94 = 149,467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,870.25/382,083.94 = 149,467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,870.25x = 382,083.94 × 149,467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,870.25x = 57,109,238,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,109,238,109.14/254,870.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,071.81

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