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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,598.33, 351,055.83 and 162,593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,598.33, 351,055.83 and 162,593.67 is: 224,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,598.33 : 351,055.83 = 162,593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,598.33/351,055.83 = 162,593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,598.33x = 351,055.83 × 162,593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,598.33x = 57,079,455,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,455,774.60/254,598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,194.15

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