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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,233.80, 381,642.30 and 154,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,233.80, 381,642.30 and 154,506.60 is: 231,937.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,233.80 : 381,642.30 = 154,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,233.80/381,642.30 = 154,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,233.80x = 381,642.30 × 154,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,233.80x = 58,966,254,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966,254,189.18/254,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,937.12

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