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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,249.72, 350,839.06 and 152,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,249.72, 350,839.06 and 152,272.56 is: 210,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,249.72 : 350,839.06 = 152,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,249.72/350,839.06 = 152,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,249.72x = 350,839.06 × 152,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,249.72x = 53,423,161,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423,161,052.83/254,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,120.83

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