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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,904.70, 382,648.65 and 149,782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,904.70, 382,648.65 and 149,782.90 is: 224,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,904.70 : 382,648.65 = 149,782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,904.70/382,648.65 = 149,782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,904.70x = 382,648.65 × 149,782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,904.70x = 57,314,224,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314,224,478.09/254,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,845.70

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