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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,484.02, 381,723.60 and 154,671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,484.02, 381,723.60 and 154,671.77 is: 232,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,484.02 : 381,723.60 = 154,671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,484.02/381,723.60 = 154,671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,484.02x = 381,723.60 × 154,671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,484.02x = 59,041,864,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,041,864,862.77/254,484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,006.18

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