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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,016.96, 350,382.74 and 163,216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,016.96, 350,382.74 and 163,216.86 is: 225,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,016.96 : 350,382.74 = 163,216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,016.96/350,382.74 = 163,216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,016.96x = 350,382.74 × 163,216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,016.96x = 57,188,370,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188,370,621.00/254,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,136.03

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