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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,579.22, 351,029.46 and 162,574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,579.22, 351,029.46 and 162,574.56 is: 224,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,579.22 : 351,029.46 = 162,574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,579.22/351,029.46 = 162,574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,579.22x = 351,029.46 × 162,574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,579.22x = 57,068,460,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068,460,006.54/254,579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,167.79

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