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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,098.71, 380,639.85 and 152,840.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,098.71, 380,639.85 and 152,840.85 is: 228,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,098.71 : 380,639.85 = 152,840.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,098.71/380,639.85 = 152,840.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,098.71x = 380,639.85 × 152,840.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,098.71x = 58,177,318,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,318,217.87/254,098.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,955.58

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