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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,543.68, 350,982.42 and 162,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,543.68, 350,982.42 and 162,541.98 is: 224,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,543.68 : 350,982.42 = 162,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,543.68/350,982.42 = 162,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,543.68x = 350,982.42 × 162,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,543.68x = 57,049,377,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,377,491.99/254,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,124.12

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