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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,748.63, 350,945.50 and 178,124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,748.63, 350,945.50 and 178,124.35 is: 245,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,748.63 : 350,945.50 = 178,124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,748.63/350,945.50 = 178,124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,748.63x = 350,945.50 × 178,124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,748.63x = 62,511,939,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,511,939,072.93/254,748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,386.75

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