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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,864.58, 351,580.61 and 152,841.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,864.58, 351,580.61 and 152,841.03 is: 210,841.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,864.58 : 351,580.61 = 152,841.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,864.58/351,580.61 = 152,841.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,864.58x = 351,580.61 × 152,841.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,864.58x = 53,735,941,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,735,941,796.22/254,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,841.15

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