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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,582.22, 351,033.60 and 162,577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,582.22, 351,033.60 and 162,577.56 is: 224,171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,582.22 : 351,033.60 = 162,577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,582.22/351,033.60 = 162,577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,582.22x = 351,033.60 × 162,577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,582.22x = 57,070,186,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,186,166.02/254,582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,171.92

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