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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,242.80, 381,364.20 and 154,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,242.80, 381,364.20 and 154,598.40 is: 231,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,242.80 : 381,364.20 = 154,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,242.80/381,364.20 = 154,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,242.80x = 381,364.20 × 154,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,242.80x = 58,958,295,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,958,295,137.28/254,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,897.60

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