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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,460.48, 351,187.68 and 153,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,460.48, 351,187.68 and 153,858.24 is: 212,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,460.48 : 351,187.68 = 153,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,460.48/351,187.68 = 153,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,460.48x = 351,187.68 × 153,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,460.48x = 54,033,118,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033,118,354.48/254,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,343.85

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