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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,995.40, 383,249.41 and 149,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,995.40, 383,249.41 and 149,053.12 is: 223,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,995.40 : 383,249.41 = 149,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,995.40/383,249.41 = 149,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,995.40x = 383,249.41 × 149,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,995.40x = 57,124,520,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,124,520,298.66/255,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,146.67

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