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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,880.14, 381,795.24 and 149,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,880.14, 381,795.24 and 149,444.88 is: 223,859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,880.14 : 381,795.24 = 149,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,880.14/381,795.24 = 149,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,880.14x = 381,795.24 × 149,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,880.14x = 57,057,343,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,343,826.37/254,880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,859.51

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