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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,332.32, 350,868.96 and 153,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,332.32, 350,868.96 and 153,672 is: 212,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,332.32 : 350,868.96 = 153,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,332.32/350,868.96 = 153,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,332.32x = 350,868.96 × 153,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,332.32x = 53,918,734,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918,734,821.12/254,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,001.11

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