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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,737.25, 351,166.91 and 178,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,737.25, 351,166.91 and 178,018.16 is: 245,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,737.25 : 351,166.91 = 178,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,737.25/351,166.91 = 178,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,737.25x = 351,166.91 × 178,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,737.25x = 62,514,084,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,084,525.16/254,737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,406.14

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