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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,692.14, 351,582.91 and 171,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,692.14, 351,582.91 and 171,924.18 is: 237,328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,692.14 : 351,582.91 = 171,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,692.14/351,582.91 = 171,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,692.14x = 351,582.91 × 171,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,692.14x = 60,445,603,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,445,603,073.95/254,692.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,328.11

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