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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,741.19, 351,172.33 and 178,022.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,741.19, 351,172.33 and 178,022.10 is: 245,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,741.19 : 351,172.33 = 178,022.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,741.19/351,172.33 = 178,022.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,741.19x = 351,172.33 × 178,022.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,741.19x = 62,516,436,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,516,436,520.33/254,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,411.58

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