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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,977.60, 382,336.80 and 149,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,977.60, 382,336.80 and 149,828.80 is: 224,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,977.60 : 382,336.80 = 149,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,977.60/382,336.80 = 149,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,977.60x = 382,336.80 × 149,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,977.60x = 57,285,063,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,285,063,939.84/254,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,667.05

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