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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,630.86, 351,258.82 and 172,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,630.86, 351,258.82 and 172,963.32 is: 238,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,630.86 : 351,258.82 = 172,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,630.86/351,258.82 = 172,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,630.86x = 351,258.82 × 172,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,630.86x = 60,754,891,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,754,891,686.48/254,630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,599.88

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