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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,641.92, 381,960.36 and 154,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,641.92, 381,960.36 and 154,829.64 is: 232,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,641.92 : 381,960.36 = 154,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,641.92/381,960.36 = 154,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,641.92x = 381,960.36 × 154,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,641.92x = 59,138,785,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,138,785,033.07/254,641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,242.93

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