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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,747.63, 350,944.13 and 178,123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,747.63, 350,944.13 and 178,123.35 is: 245,385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,747.63 : 350,944.13 = 178,123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,747.63/350,944.13 = 178,123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,747.63x = 350,944.13 × 178,123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,747.63x = 62,511,343,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,511,343,207.82/254,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,385.38

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