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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,633.37, 351,262.26 and 172,965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,633.37, 351,262.26 and 172,965.84 is: 238,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,633.37 : 351,262.26 = 172,965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,633.37/351,262.26 = 172,965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,633.37x = 351,262.26 × 172,965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,633.37x = 60,756,371,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,756,371,861.20/254,633.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,603.34

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