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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,097.21, 380,637.60 and 152,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,097.21, 380,637.60 and 152,839.35 is: 228,953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,097.21 : 380,637.60 = 152,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,097.21/380,637.60 = 152,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,097.21x = 380,637.60 × 152,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,097.21x = 58,176,403,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,176,403,369.56/254,097.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,953.33

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