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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,890.67, 381,810.99 and 149,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,890.67, 381,810.99 and 149,455.40 is: 223,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,890.67 : 381,810.99 = 149,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,890.67/381,810.99 = 149,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,890.67x = 381,810.99 × 149,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,890.67x = 57,063,714,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063,714,234.85/254,890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,875.26

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