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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,266.50, 350,875.56 and 152,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,266.50, 350,875.56 and 152,296.28 is: 210,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,266.50 : 350,875.56 = 152,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,266.50/350,875.56 = 152,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,266.50x = 350,875.56 × 152,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,266.50x = 53,437,042,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437,042,530.92/254,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,161.55

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