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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,111.40, 350,737.54 and 172,577.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,111.40, 350,737.54 and 172,577.63 is: 238,200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,111.40 : 350,737.54 = 172,577.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,111.40/350,737.54 = 172,577.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,111.40x = 350,737.54 × 172,577.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,111.40x = 60,529,453,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529,453,850.63/254,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,200.47

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