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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,599.33, 351,057.21 and 162,594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,599.33, 351,057.21 and 162,594.67 is: 224,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,599.33 : 351,057.21 = 162,594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,599.33/351,057.21 = 162,594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,599.33x = 351,057.21 × 162,594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,599.33x = 57,080,031,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080,031,211.07/254,599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,195.53

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