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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,050.85, 350,429.15 and 163,250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,050.85, 350,429.15 and 163,250.57 is: 225,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,050.85 : 350,429.15 = 163,250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,050.85/350,429.15 = 163,250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,050.85x = 350,429.15 × 163,250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,050.85x = 57,207,757,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207,757,665.86/254,050.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,182.31

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