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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,364.30, 351,029.70 and 163,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,364.30, 351,029.70 and 163,895.40 is: 226,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,364.30 : 351,029.70 = 163,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,364.30/351,029.70 = 163,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,364.30x = 351,029.70 × 163,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,364.30x = 57,532,153,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532,153,093.38/254,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,180.14

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