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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,601.08, 351,059.62 and 162,596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,601.08, 351,059.62 and 162,596.42 is: 224,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,601.08 : 351,059.62 = 162,596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,601.08/351,059.62 = 162,596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,601.08x = 351,059.62 × 162,596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,601.08x = 57,081,037,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081,037,418.56/254,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,197.94

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