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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,966.24, 382,318.80 and 149,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,966.24, 382,318.80 and 149,816.80 is: 224,648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,966.24 : 382,318.80 = 149,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,966.24/382,318.80 = 149,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,966.24x = 382,318.80 × 149,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,966.24x = 57,277,779,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277,779,195.84/254,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,648.48

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