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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,852.68, 254,865.58 and 154,269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,852.68, 254,865.58 and 154,269.77 is: 212,699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,852.68 : 254,865.58 = 154,269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,852.68/254,865.58 = 154,269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,852.68x = 254,865.58 × 154,269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,852.68x = 39,318,052,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,318,052,530.57/184,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,699.39

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