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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,540.26, 350,977.70 and 162,538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,540.26, 350,977.70 and 162,538.57 is: 224,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,540.26 : 350,977.70 = 162,538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,540.26/350,977.70 = 162,538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,540.26x = 350,977.70 × 162,538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,540.26x = 57,047,413,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,413,459.89/254,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,119.42

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