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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,356.86, 351,012.69 and 152,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,356.86, 351,012.69 and 152,441.52 is: 210,369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,356.86 : 351,012.69 = 152,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,356.86/351,012.69 = 152,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,356.86x = 351,012.69 × 152,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,356.86x = 53,508,908,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508,908,002.89/254,356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,369.43

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