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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,686.26, 351,487.89 and 164,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,686.26, 351,487.89 and 164,230.50 is: 226,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,686.26 : 351,487.89 = 164,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,686.26/351,487.89 = 164,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,686.26x = 351,487.89 × 164,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,686.26x = 57,725,031,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,031,918.65/254,686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,651.54

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