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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,269.64, 351,022.74 and 179,153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,269.64, 351,022.74 and 179,153.48 is: 247,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,269.64 : 351,022.74 = 179,153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,269.64/351,022.74 = 179,153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,269.64x = 351,022.74 × 179,153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,269.64x = 62,886,945,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886,945,430.14/254,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,323.85

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