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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,668.54, 349,656.06 and 171,971.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,668.54, 349,656.06 and 171,971.81 is: 237,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,668.54 : 349,656.06 = 171,971.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,668.54/349,656.06 = 171,971.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,668.54x = 349,656.06 × 171,971.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,668.54x = 60,130,982,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,130,982,907.53/253,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,045.49

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