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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,249.84, 350,839.23 and 152,272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,249.84, 350,839.23 and 152,272.69 is: 210,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,249.84 : 350,839.23 = 152,272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,249.84/350,839.23 = 152,272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,249.84x = 350,839.23 × 152,272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,249.84x = 53,423,233,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423,233,309.63/254,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,121.01

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