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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,537.52, 381,803.85 and 154,725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,537.52, 381,803.85 and 154,725.27 is: 232,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,537.52 : 381,803.85 = 154,725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,537.52/381,803.85 = 154,725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,537.52x = 381,803.85 × 154,725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,537.52x = 59,074,703,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,074,703,778.29/254,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,086.43

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