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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,587.52, 351,413.12 and 183,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,587.52, 351,413.12 and 183,175.20 is: 252,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,587.52 : 351,413.12 = 183,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,587.52/351,413.12 = 183,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,587.52x = 351,413.12 × 183,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,587.52x = 64,370,168,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370,168,538.62/254,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,841.02

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