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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,222.24, 351,290.90 and 185,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,222.24, 351,290.90 and 185,191.56 is: 255,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,222.24 : 351,290.90 = 185,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,222.24/351,290.90 = 185,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,222.24x = 351,290.90 × 185,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,222.24x = 65,056,110,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056,110,247.78/254,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,902.52

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