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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,091.95, 380,629.74 and 152,834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,091.95, 380,629.74 and 152,834.09 is: 228,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,091.95 : 380,629.74 = 152,834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,091.95/380,629.74 = 152,834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,091.95x = 380,629.74 × 152,834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,091.95x = 58,173,198,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,173,198,609.82/254,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,945.46

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