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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,915.20, 382,664.40 and 149,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,915.20, 382,664.40 and 149,793.40 is: 224,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,915.20 : 382,664.40 = 149,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,915.20/382,664.40 = 149,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,915.20x = 382,664.40 × 149,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,915.20x = 57,320,601,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,320,601,534.96/254,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,861.45

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