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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,017.99, 350,583.14 and 162,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,017.99, 350,583.14 and 162,176.51 is: 223,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,017.99 : 350,583.14 = 162,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,017.99/350,583.14 = 162,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,017.99x = 350,583.14 × 162,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,017.99x = 56,856,350,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,856,350,110.04/254,017.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,828.05

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