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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,865.71, 351,582.17 and 152,842.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,865.71, 351,582.17 and 152,842.16 is: 210,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,865.71 : 351,582.17 = 152,842.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,865.71/351,582.17 = 152,842.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,865.71x = 351,582.17 × 152,842.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,865.71x = 53,736,575,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,736,575,758.17/254,865.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,842.71

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