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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,320.32, 350,949.60 and 152,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,320.32, 350,949.60 and 152,349.96 is: 210,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,320.32 : 350,949.60 = 152,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,320.32/350,949.60 = 152,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,320.32x = 350,949.60 × 152,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,320.32x = 53,467,157,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,157,522.02/254,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,235.49

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