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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,266.20, 351,017.88 and 179,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,266.20, 351,017.88 and 179,150.04 is: 247,319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,266.20 : 351,017.88 = 179,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,266.20/351,017.88 = 179,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,266.20x = 351,017.88 × 179,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,266.20x = 62,884,867,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,884,867,242.72/254,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,319.02

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