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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,017.80, 350,582.88 and 162,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,017.80, 350,582.88 and 162,176.32 is: 223,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,017.80 : 350,582.88 = 162,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,017.80/350,582.88 = 162,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,017.80x = 350,582.88 × 162,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,017.80x = 56,856,242,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,856,242,379.79/254,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,827.79

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