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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,184, 346,555.72 and 154,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,184, 346,555.72 and 154,286.20 is: 212,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,184 : 346,555.72 = 154,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,184/346,555.72 = 154,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,184x = 346,555.72 × 154,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,184x = 53,468,765,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,765,127.06/251,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,866.92

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