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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,633.81, 351,238.95 and 151,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,633.81, 351,238.95 and 151,197.89 is: 208,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,633.81 : 351,238.95 = 151,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,633.81/351,238.95 = 151,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,633.81x = 351,238.95 × 151,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,633.81x = 53,106,586,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,106,586,369.62/254,633.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,560.63

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