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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,782.35, 351,619.25 and 152,811.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,782.35, 351,619.25 and 152,811.72 is: 210,891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,782.35 : 351,619.25 = 152,811.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,782.35/351,619.25 = 152,811.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,782.35x = 351,619.25 × 152,811.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,782.35x = 53,731,541,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731,541,613.55/254,782.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,891.93

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