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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,280.06, 350,954.82 and 168,240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,280.06, 350,954.82 and 168,240.78 is: 232,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,280.06 : 350,954.82 = 168,240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,280.06/350,954.82 = 168,240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,280.06x = 350,954.82 × 168,240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,280.06x = 59,044,912,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044,912,661.56/254,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,204.26

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