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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,274.39, 350,947.08 and 168,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,274.39, 350,947.08 and 168,235.11 is: 232,196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,274.39 : 350,947.08 = 168,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,274.39/350,947.08 = 168,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,274.39x = 350,947.08 × 168,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,274.39x = 59,041,620,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,041,620,607.98/254,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,196.49

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