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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,536.02, 381,801.60 and 154,723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,536.02, 381,801.60 and 154,723.77 is: 232,084.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,536.02 : 381,801.60 = 154,723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,536.02/381,801.60 = 154,723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,536.02x = 381,801.60 × 154,723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,536.02x = 59,073,782,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,782,944.03/254,536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,084.18

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