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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,561.52, 351,060.15 and 173,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,561.52, 351,060.15 and 173,011.92 is: 238,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,561.52 : 351,060.15 = 173,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,561.52/351,060.15 = 173,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,561.52x = 351,060.15 × 173,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,561.52x = 60,737,590,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,737,590,586.99/254,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,596.90

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