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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,187.32, 350,742.02 and 152,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,187.32, 350,742.02 and 152,188.34 is: 209,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,187.32 : 350,742.02 = 152,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,187.32/350,742.02 = 152,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,187.32x = 350,742.02 × 152,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,187.32x = 53,378,843,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,843,277.40/254,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,998.06

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