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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,630.37, 351,258.14 and 172,962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,630.37, 351,258.14 and 172,962.83 is: 238,599.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,630.37 : 351,258.14 = 172,962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,630.37/351,258.14 = 172,962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,630.37x = 351,258.14 × 172,962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,630.37x = 60,754,599,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,754,599,333.83/254,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,599.19

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