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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,151.12, 350,792.40 and 172,617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,151.12, 350,792.40 and 172,617.48 is: 238,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,151.12 : 350,792.40 = 172,617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,151.12/350,792.40 = 172,617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,151.12x = 350,792.40 × 172,617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,151.12x = 60,552,900,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,552,900,091.15/254,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,255.49

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