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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,539.76, 350,977.01 and 162,538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,539.76, 350,977.01 and 162,538.07 is: 224,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,539.76 : 350,977.01 = 162,538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,539.76/350,977.01 = 162,538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,539.76x = 350,977.01 × 162,538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,539.76x = 57,047,125,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,125,177.88/254,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,118.72

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