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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.05, 351,293.35 and 185,193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.05, 351,293.35 and 185,193.37 is: 255,904.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.05 : 351,293.35 = 185,193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.05/351,293.35 = 185,193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.05x = 351,293.35 × 185,193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.05x = 65,057,198,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,057,198,003.87/254,224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,904.97

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