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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,198.48, 350,474.72 and 186,097.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,198.48, 350,474.72 and 186,097.22 is: 256,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,198.48 : 350,474.72 = 186,097.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,198.48/350,474.72 = 186,097.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,198.48x = 350,474.72 × 186,097.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,198.48x = 65,222,368,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,222,368,389.42/254,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,580.49

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