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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,334.06, 351,017.51 and 152,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,334.06, 351,017.51 and 152,363.82 is: 210,283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,334.06 : 351,017.51 = 152,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,334.06/351,017.51 = 152,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,334.06x = 351,017.51 × 152,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,334.06x = 53,482,367,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482,367,948.67/254,334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,283.94

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