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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,111.72, 350,685.17 and 152,117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,111.72, 350,685.17 and 152,117.43 is: 209,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,111.72 : 350,685.17 = 152,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,111.72/350,685.17 = 152,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,111.72x = 350,685.17 × 152,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,111.72x = 53,345,326,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,326,038.93/254,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,928.64

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