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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,127.82, 350,637.52 and 152,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,127.82, 350,637.52 and 152,114.51 is: 209,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,127.82 : 350,637.52 = 152,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,127.82/350,637.52 = 152,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,127.82x = 350,637.52 × 152,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,127.82x = 53,337,054,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,337,054,542.42/254,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,882.78

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