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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,658.24, 351,587.52 and 164,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,658.24, 351,587.52 and 164,059.20 is: 226,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,658.24 : 351,587.52 = 164,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,658.24/351,587.52 = 164,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,658.24x = 351,587.52 × 164,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,658.24x = 57,681,167,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,681,167,261.18/254,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,504.22

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