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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,292, 350,987.52 and 173,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,292, 350,987.52 and 173,752.16 is: 239,822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,292 : 350,987.52 = 173,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,292/350,987.52 = 173,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,292x = 350,987.52 × 173,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,292x = 60,984,839,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984,839,733.04/254,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,822.09

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