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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,747.88, 350,944.47 and 178,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,747.88, 350,944.47 and 178,123.60 is: 245,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,747.88 : 350,944.47 = 178,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,747.88/350,944.47 = 178,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,747.88x = 350,944.47 × 178,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,747.88x = 62,511,491,519.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,511,491,519.13/254,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,385.72

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