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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,088.82, 381,055.20 and 175,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,088.82, 381,055.20 and 175,706.74 is: 263,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,088.82 : 381,055.20 = 175,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,088.82/381,055.20 = 175,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,088.82x = 381,055.20 × 175,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,088.82x = 66,953,966,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953,966,952.05/254,088.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,506.15

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