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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,201.34, 350,478.67 and 186,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,201.34, 350,478.67 and 186,100.08 is: 256,584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,201.34 : 350,478.67 = 186,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,201.34/350,478.67 = 186,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,201.34x = 350,478.67 × 186,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,201.34x = 65,224,108,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,224,108,525.29/254,201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,584.44

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