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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,559.20, 351,330 and 183,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,559.20, 351,330 and 183,175.52 is: 252,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,559.20 : 351,330 = 183,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,559.20/351,330 = 183,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,559.20x = 351,330 × 183,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,559.20x = 64,355,055,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,355,055,441.60/254,559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,809.78

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