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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,838.81, 254,518.34 and 152,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,838.81, 254,518.34 and 152,452.98 is: 209,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,838.81 : 254,518.34 = 152,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,838.81/254,518.34 = 152,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,838.81x = 254,518.34 × 152,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,838.81x = 38,802,078,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,802,078,635.39/184,838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,923.88

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