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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,906.70, 382,651.65 and 149,784.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,906.70, 382,651.65 and 149,784.90 is: 224,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,906.70 : 382,651.65 = 149,784.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,906.70/382,651.65 = 149,784.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,906.70x = 382,651.65 × 149,784.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,906.70x = 57,315,439,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,315,439,130.09/254,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,848.70

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