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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,748.88, 350,945.85 and 178,124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,748.88, 350,945.85 and 178,124.61 is: 245,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,748.88 : 350,945.85 = 178,124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,748.88/350,945.85 = 178,124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,748.88x = 350,945.85 × 178,124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,748.88x = 62,512,090,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,090,907.64/254,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,387.11

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