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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.06, 350,956.20 and 168,241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.06, 350,956.20 and 168,241.78 is: 232,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.06 : 350,956.20 = 168,241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.06/350,956.20 = 168,241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.06x = 350,956.20 × 168,241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.06x = 59,045,495,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,045,495,790.04/254,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,205.64

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