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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.56, 350,956.89 and 168,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.56, 350,956.89 and 168,242.28 is: 232,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.56 : 350,956.89 = 168,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.56/350,956.89 = 168,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.56x = 350,956.89 × 168,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.56x = 59,045,787,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,045,787,355.31/254,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,206.33

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