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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,687.20, 382,030.80 and 164,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,687.20, 382,030.80 and 164,874.40 is: 247,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,687.20 : 382,030.80 = 164,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,687.20/382,030.80 = 164,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,687.20x = 382,030.80 × 164,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,687.20x = 62,987,098,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987,098,931.52/254,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,311.60

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