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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,269.14, 351,022.05 and 179,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,269.14, 351,022.05 and 179,152.98 is: 247,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,269.14 : 351,022.05 = 179,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,269.14/351,022.05 = 179,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,269.14x = 351,022.05 × 179,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,269.14x = 62,886,646,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886,646,303.21/254,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,323.16

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