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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,260, 350,943.28 and 173,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,260, 350,943.28 and 173,720.08 is: 239,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,260 : 350,943.28 = 173,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,260/350,943.28 = 173,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,260x = 350,943.28 × 173,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,260x = 60,965,894,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,965,894,677.06/254,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,777.77

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