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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,437.73, 381,598.28 and 151,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,437.73, 381,598.28 and 151,884.03 is: 227,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,437.73 : 381,598.28 = 151,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,437.73/381,598.28 = 151,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,437.73x = 381,598.28 × 151,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,437.73x = 57,958,683,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,958,683,848.05/254,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,791.24

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