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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,691.39, 351,581.87 and 171,923.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,691.39, 351,581.87 and 171,923.43 is: 237,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,691.39 : 351,581.87 = 171,923.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,691.39/351,581.87 = 171,923.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,691.39x = 351,581.87 × 171,923.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,691.39x = 60,445,161,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,445,161,446.02/254,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,327.07

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