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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,664.54, 351,544.78 and 171,896.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,664.54, 351,544.78 and 171,896.46 is: 237,289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,664.54 : 351,544.78 = 171,896.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,664.54/351,544.78 = 171,896.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,664.54x = 351,544.78 × 171,896.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,664.54x = 60,429,303,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429,303,213.48/254,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,289.82

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