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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,262, 350,946.04 and 173,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,262, 350,946.04 and 173,722.08 is: 239,780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,262 : 350,946.04 = 173,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,262/350,946.04 = 173,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,262x = 350,946.04 × 173,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,262x = 60,967,076,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,967,076,036.56/254,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,780.53

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