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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,161.28, 350,706.14 and 152,162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,161.28, 350,706.14 and 152,162.34 is: 209,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,161.28 : 350,706.14 = 152,162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,161.28/350,706.14 = 152,162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,161.28x = 350,706.14 × 152,162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,161.28x = 53,364,264,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364,264,400.43/254,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,962.21

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