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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,196.53, 350,472.04 and 186,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,196.53, 350,472.04 and 186,095.28 is: 256,577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,196.53 : 350,472.04 = 186,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,196.53/350,472.04 = 186,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,196.53x = 350,472.04 × 186,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,196.53x = 65,221,190,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221,190,663.61/254,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,577.82

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