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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,139.93, 380,701.58 and 152,882.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,139.93, 380,701.58 and 152,882.19 is: 229,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,139.93 : 380,701.58 = 152,882.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,139.93/380,701.58 = 152,882.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,139.93x = 380,701.58 × 152,882.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,139.93x = 58,202,490,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202,490,522.45/254,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,017.50

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