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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,674.56, 351,558.60 and 171,906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,674.56, 351,558.60 and 171,906.48 is: 237,303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,674.56 : 351,558.60 = 171,906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,674.56/351,558.60 = 171,906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,674.56x = 351,558.60 × 171,906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,674.56x = 60,435,201,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,435,201,439.73/254,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,303.65

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