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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,100.21, 380,642.10 and 152,842.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,100.21, 380,642.10 and 152,842.35 is: 228,957.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,100.21 : 380,642.10 = 152,842.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,100.21/380,642.10 = 152,842.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,100.21x = 380,642.10 × 152,842.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,100.21x = 58,178,233,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,178,233,072.94/254,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,957.83

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