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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,421.54, 351,066.96 and 152,424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,421.54, 351,066.96 and 152,424.18 is: 210,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,421.54 : 351,066.96 = 152,424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,421.54/351,066.96 = 152,424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,421.54x = 351,066.96 × 152,424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,421.54x = 53,511,093,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,511,093,503.09/254,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,324.54

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