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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,673.73, 351,004.88 and 186,545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,673.73, 351,004.88 and 186,545.91 is: 257,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,673.73 : 351,004.88 = 186,545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,673.73/351,004.88 = 186,545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,673.73x = 351,004.88 × 186,545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,673.73x = 65,478,523,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478,523,821.31/254,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,107.50

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