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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,271.42, 350,910.31 and 168,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,271.42, 350,910.31 and 168,080.89 is: 231,962.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,271.42 : 350,910.31 = 168,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,271.42/350,910.31 = 168,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,271.42x = 350,910.31 × 168,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,271.42x = 58,981,317,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,981,317,214.98/254,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,962.04

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