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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,178.02, 380,758.70 and 152,920.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,178.02, 380,758.70 and 152,920.22 is: 229,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,178.02 : 380,758.70 = 152,920.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,178.02/380,758.70 = 152,920.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,178.02x = 380,758.70 × 152,920.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,178.02x = 58,225,704,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225,704,740.51/254,178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,074.51

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