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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,689.52, 351,579.29 and 171,921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,689.52, 351,579.29 and 171,921.56 is: 237,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,689.52 : 351,579.29 = 171,921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,689.52/351,579.29 = 171,921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,689.52x = 351,579.29 × 171,921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,689.52x = 60,444,057,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,444,057,382.99/254,689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,324.48

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