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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,456.66, 350,853.53 and 189,813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,456.66, 350,853.53 and 189,813.68 is: 261,721.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,456.66 : 350,853.53 = 189,813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,456.66/350,853.53 = 189,813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,456.66x = 350,853.53 × 189,813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,456.66x = 66,596,800,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,596,800,310.16/254,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,721.58

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