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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,638.04, 351,277.63 and 169,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,638.04, 351,277.63 and 169,646.36 is: 234,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,638.04 : 351,277.63 = 169,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,638.04/351,277.63 = 169,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,638.04x = 351,277.63 × 169,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,638.04x = 59,592,968,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,592,968,674.31/254,638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,030.12

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