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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,248.52, 350,837.40 and 152,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,248.52, 350,837.40 and 152,271.36 is: 210,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,248.52 : 350,837.40 = 152,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,248.52/350,837.40 = 152,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,248.52x = 350,837.40 × 152,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,248.52x = 53,422,488,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,422,488,036.86/254,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,119.17

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