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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,175.19, 350,474.14 and 162,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,175.19, 350,474.14 and 162,171.34 is: 223,612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,175.19 : 350,474.14 = 162,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,175.19/350,474.14 = 162,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,175.19x = 350,474.14 × 162,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,175.19x = 56,836,860,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,836,860,919.15/254,175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,612.94

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