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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,261.73, 350,945.70 and 173,721.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,261.73, 350,945.70 and 173,721.81 is: 239,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,261.73 : 350,945.70 = 173,721.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,261.73/350,945.70 = 173,721.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,261.73x = 350,945.70 × 173,721.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,261.73x = 60,966,922,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,966,922,215.72/254,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,780.18

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