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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,599.08, 351,056.87 and 162,594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,599.08, 351,056.87 and 162,594.42 is: 224,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,599.08 : 351,056.87 = 162,594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,599.08/351,056.87 = 162,594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,599.08x = 351,056.87 × 162,594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,599.08x = 57,079,887,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,887,351.69/254,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,195.18

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