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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,312.32, 350,841.36 and 153,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,312.32, 350,841.36 and 153,652 is: 211,973.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,312.32 : 350,841.36 = 153,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,312.32/350,841.36 = 153,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,312.32x = 350,841.36 × 153,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,312.32x = 53,907,476,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907,476,646.72/254,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,973.52

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