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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,548.45, 351,265.49 and 152,630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,548.45, 351,265.49 and 152,630.17 is: 210,622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,548.45 : 351,265.49 = 152,630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,548.45/351,265.49 = 152,630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,548.45x = 351,265.49 × 152,630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,548.45x = 53,613,709,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613,709,697.51/254,548.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,622.81

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