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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,607.69, 351,070.32 and 162,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,607.69, 351,070.32 and 162,606.06 is: 224,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,607.69 : 351,070.32 = 162,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,607.69/351,070.32 = 162,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,607.69x = 351,070.32 × 162,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,607.69x = 57,086,161,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,086,161,518.14/254,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,212.24

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