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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,639.50, 351,434.92 and 154,038.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,639.50, 351,434.92 and 154,038.22 is: 212,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,639.50 : 351,434.92 = 154,038.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,639.50/351,434.92 = 154,038.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,639.50x = 351,434.92 × 154,038.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,639.50x = 54,134,409,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,134,409,522.64/254,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,592.35

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