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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,855.46, 254,869.38 and 154,272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,855.46, 254,869.38 and 154,272.53 is: 212,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,855.46 : 254,869.38 = 154,272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,855.46/254,869.38 = 154,272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,855.46x = 254,869.38 × 154,272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,855.46x = 39,319,342,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319,342,797.78/184,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,703.18

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