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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,601.43, 351,061.70 and 162,599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,601.43, 351,061.70 and 162,599.81 is: 224,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,601.43 : 351,061.70 = 162,599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,601.43/351,061.70 = 162,599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,601.43x = 351,061.70 × 162,599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,601.43x = 57,082,563,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,082,563,149.97/254,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,203.63

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