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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,179.46, 350,782.26 and 153,609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,179.46, 350,782.26 and 153,609.86 is: 211,990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,179.46 : 350,782.26 = 153,609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,179.46/350,782.26 = 153,609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,179.46x = 350,782.26 × 153,609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,179.46x = 53,883,613,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883,613,849.08/254,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,990.43

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