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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,611.58, 381,914.94 and 154,799.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,611.58, 381,914.94 and 154,799.33 is: 232,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,611.58 : 381,914.94 = 154,799.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,611.58/381,914.94 = 154,799.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,611.58x = 381,914.94 × 154,799.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,611.58x = 59,120,178,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,120,178,364.28/254,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,197.52

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