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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,258, 350,940.52 and 173,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,258, 350,940.52 and 173,718.08 is: 239,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,258 : 350,940.52 = 173,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,258/350,940.52 = 173,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,258x = 350,940.52 × 173,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,258x = 60,964,713,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,964,713,328.60/254,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,775.01

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