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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,248.84, 350,837.85 and 152,271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,248.84, 350,837.85 and 152,271.69 is: 210,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,248.84 : 350,837.85 = 152,271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,248.84/350,837.85 = 152,271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,248.84x = 350,837.85 × 152,271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,248.84x = 53,422,671,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,422,671,019.82/254,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,119.63

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