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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,333.56, 351,016.82 and 152,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,333.56, 351,016.82 and 152,363.32 is: 210,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,333.56 : 351,016.82 = 152,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,333.56/351,016.82 = 152,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,333.56x = 351,016.82 × 152,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,333.56x = 53,482,087,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482,087,309.23/254,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,283.25

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