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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,325.83, 350,997.71 and 162,529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,325.83, 350,997.71 and 162,529.74 is: 224,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,325.83 : 350,997.71 = 162,529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,325.83/350,997.71 = 162,529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,325.83x = 350,997.71 × 162,529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,325.83x = 57,047,565,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,565,734.25/254,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,308.98

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