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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,171.69, 350,469.32 and 162,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,171.69, 350,469.32 and 162,167.84 is: 223,608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,171.69 : 350,469.32 = 162,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,171.69/350,469.32 = 162,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,171.69x = 350,469.32 × 162,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,171.69x = 56,834,852,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,834,852,676.00/254,171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,608.11

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