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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,978.69, 351,889.72 and 153,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,978.69, 351,889.72 and 153,008.60 is: 211,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,978.69 : 351,889.72 = 153,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,978.69/351,889.72 = 153,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,978.69x = 351,889.72 × 153,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,978.69x = 53,842,151,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842,151,269.62/254,978.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,163.34

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